After a School Tragedy: Readiness, Response, Recovery & Resources
Acts of violence, suicide, and other tragedies affect many school communities. In 2018, there were 82 school shootings, the highest number since 1970 (CHDS, 2019). Death by suicide is currently the 2 nd leading cause of death among teenagers, next to [car] accidents (CDC, 2018). In 2017, 2 out of every 100 teenagers made suicide…
Read MoreChild Trauma Toolkit for Educators
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is a unique collaboration of academic and community-based service centers whose mission is to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for traumatized children and their families across the United States.
Read MoreCoping with Disaster
Disasters are upsetting experiences for everyone involved. The emotional toll that disaster brings can sometimes be even more devastating than the financial strains of damage and loss of home, business or personal property.
Read MoreCoping with Traumatic Events: Resources for Children, Parents, Educators and Other Professionals
People can experience a wide range of emotions before and after a disaster or traumatic event. There’s no right or wrong way to feel. However, it’s important to find healthy ways to cope when these events happen.
Read MoreCrisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform.
Read MoreGeorgia Disaster Mental Health
Disasters come in many forms. They may occur suddenly or with advance warning. Disasters may be human-caused or an act of nature. Some disasters have names like Katrina or flight numbers while others have faces that we see on the television.
Read MoreHelping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Parents Can Do
Mental health is an important part of overall health for children and adolescents. Many adults with mental disorders had symptoms that were not recognized or addressed in childhood or adolescence. Help raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health and early diagnosis and treatment by sharing information and materials based on the latest research.
Read MoreHelping Others Through Catastrophic Stress
National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
Materials and guidance for schools experiencing crises or helping grieving students. Resources and guidelines to prepare to support children in times of crisis and loss.
Read MoreNational Child Traumatic Stress Network
Research suggests that approximately 25% of American children will experience at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. A child’s reactions to trauma can interfere considerably with learning and/or behavior at school. Schools serve as a critical system of support for children who have experienced trauma.
Read MoreNatural Disaster Preparedness and Response
Know what disasters and hazards could affect your area, how to get emergency alerts, and where you would go if you and your family need to evacuate. Make sure your family has a plan and practices it often.
Read MoreNatural Disasters and Severe Weather Guidance
Visit the CDC’s guides to follow in the event of all types of extreme weather and natural disasters.
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