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Emergency Mental Health and
Traumatic Stress
Related Links
Organizations- American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that is committed to saving lives and easing suffering. It helps in disaster relief efforts both nationally and globally. This site provides information on the services the group provides (such as disaster, biomedical, and community). It also provides information on blood drives and how to become a volunteer.
- Community Resilience Project of Northern Virginia
http://www.communityresilience.com
The Community Resilience Project of Northern Virginia is a FEMA-funded project that provides crisis counseling to people in northern Virginia who were impacted by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It provides outreach services in the city of Alexandria and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun and is intended to help individuals return to their pre-disaster levels of functioning.
- Connect For Kids
http://www.connectforkids.org/homepage1535/index.htm
Connect for Kids, an award-winning multimedia project, helps adults make their communities better places for families and children. The Web site offers a place on the Internet for adults—parents, grandparents, educators, policymakers and others—who want to become more active citizens, from volunteering to voting with kids in mind. It also offers several fact sheets on disaster mental health and talking to children about war.
- CrisisWeb
http://www.crisisweb.org/
This is the web site of the International Crisis Group, a private, multinational organization committed to strengthening the capacity of the international community to anticipate, understand, and act to prevent and contain conflict. It offers news and reports on unstable situations in various countries around the world.
- FEMA.gov
http://www.fema.gov/
An independent agency of the federal government, whose mission is to reduce loss of life and property and protect our nation's critical infrastructure from all types of hazards through a comprehensive, risk-based, emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
- FEMA.gov en Español
http://www.fema.gov/spanish/
Agencia Federal para el manajo de emergencias.
- International Center to Heal Our Children
http://www.dcchildrens.com/about/abt5a_mn.asp
The vision of the International Center to Heal Our Children is to help foster, promote, and maintain the emotional health of our children who are traumatized psychologically, by acts of violence, disasters, or terrorism. This site provides several online publications on the emotional responses of children to disasters.
- International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
http://www.istss.org/
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies provides a forum for the sharing of research, clinical strategies, public policy concerns, and theoretical formulations on trauma. It is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge and to the stimulation of policy, program and service initiatives that seek to reduce traumatic stressors and their immediate and long-term consequences.
- National Association of School Psychologists
http://www.nasponline.org
NASP has made these materials available free of charge to the public in order to promote the ability of children and youth to cope with the anniversary of September 11. The materials may be adapted, reproduced, reprinted, or posted on websites without specific permission as long as the integrity of the content is maintained and NASP is given proper credit. A great resource for parents, caregivers and other nonprofessionals. Helpful do's and dont's.
- National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
http://www.ncptsd.org/
The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is involved in multidisciplinary activities in research, education, and training related to PTSD, and supports efforts in the Department of Veterans Affairs to understand, diagnose, and treat PTSD in veterans.
- National Education Association
http://www.nea.org/
NEA is a volunteer-based organization supported by a network of staff at the local, state, and national level. It has a long, proud history as the nation's leading organization committed to advancing the cause of public education.
- National Mental Health Association
http://www.nmha.org
The National Mental Health Association is the country's oldest and
largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health
and mental illness.
- NEEDID Support Network, Inc.
http://www.needid.bizland.com/
NEEDID Support Network, Inc. is a peer support network run by and for people with dissociative identity disorder and other trauma related dissociative disorders. The site includes mailing list, message forum, links, and reading room.
- New York State Office of Mental Health
http://www.projectliberty.state.ny.us/
In response to the intense need for crisis services stemming from the World Trade Center disaster, the New York State Office of Mental Health has established Project Liberty, a coordinated outreach and Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) funded by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) and the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS).
- Safe Horizon
http://www.safehorizon.org/
Safe Horizon is an organization in New York City with much experience
in helping people through disasters after the September 11, 2001 attack.
It is a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
- The National Center for Children Exposed to Violence
http://www.nccev.org
The National Center for Children Exposed to Violence (NCCEV) exists to increase public and professional awareness of the effects of violence on children and to build the capacity of individuals and communities to reduce the impact of violence. This site provides information on school violence and on the effects of exposure to community violence. This site is a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and has a number of resources for parents, teachers, and administrators.
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
http://www.nctsnet.org/
The mission of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families, and communities throughout the United States. This site includes an article on school planning for disasters and the aftermath of September 11, 2001.
- The New York University Child Study Center
http://www.nyuchildstudycenter.org/
This web site has many articles that deal with children and violence,
death, and dangerous situations. This organization is a member of the
National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
- The Sweeney Alliance
http://www.sweeneyalliance.org/
The Sweeney Alliance is a nationally recognized non-profit organization that provides help to families and professionals coping with grief and stress. Since 1990, we have developed and facilitated specialized programs that teach children and adults how to reinvest in life and living following a life-altering event such as the death of someone loved, divorce, violence, neglect or disability.
- The Trauma Center
http://www.traumacenter.org
Since the September 11th attacks, the Trauma Center has added several
resources concerning responses to such events. This site is a member
of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
- University of Miami Psychology Department
http://www.psy.miami.edu/
This site has a link to a pdf. report on Helping Children Cope with Disaster written by Dr. Annette La Greca of the University of Miami.
- William Wendt Center for Loss and Healing
http://www.lossandhealing.org/
The Wendt Center has many resources for people who are dealing with
loss and grief, and has a section that deals with September 11 issues.
This site is a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
Online Resources- American Red Cross - Disaster Serviceshttp://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_319_,00.html
Each year, the American Red Cross responds immediately to more than 67,000 disasters, including house or apartment fires (the majority of disaster responses), hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents, explosions, and other natural and man-made disasters.
- AOA: Disaster Assistance Resources http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Disaster_Assistance/Disaster_Assistance.asp
Links to web-based resources for older persons, their families and caregivers—includes preparedness and grants.
- APA Online: Disaster Response Networkhttp://www.apa.org/practice/drnindex.html
A free mental health service to disaster victims and relief workers.
- Ask NOAH About: Dealing with Traumatic Eventshttp://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/mentalhealth/ptsd.html
Resources that address the many issues related to disaster and mental health can be found here. This site is maintained by New York Online Access to Health (NOAH), a partnership of four New York partners including The City University of New York (CUNY).
- Casey Family Programs, National Center for Resource Family Support http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/nrcfcpp/support-and-retention/terrorism-and-trauma.html
The National Center for Resource Family Support is a one-stop source of information, technical assistance, written materials, and referrals to both families and child welfare professionals who work with them. Look at the section on Terrorism and Trauma.
- CDC: Disaster Epidemiology and Assessment
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hsb/disaster/default.htm
This site presents a description of this program's mission and services, and information about preparation and response to, and recovery from a disaster event.
- Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response http://www.bt.cdc.gov/
This web site details what should be done in the event of an emergency. It provides information on how to respond to infection by some of the following agents: smallpox, botulism, anthrax, Sarin, and Ricin. It also provides other helpful advice for dealing with a disaster.
- Coping with wildfires http://www.foh.dhhs.gov/Public/NYCU/wildfires.asp
Information on coping with wildfires from the Federal Occupational Health Office.
- Dealing with Stress after a Disaster http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d001201-d001300/d001280/d001280.html
Quick tips for dealing with emotional trauma, following a natural disaster.
- District of Columbia Emergency Management Agency http://dcema.dc.gov/dcema/site/default.asp
The District of Columbia's District Response Plan (DRP) describes how DC
agencies will work collaboratively within the District and with our regional and federal partners in the event of a disaster.
- Emergency Preparedness Guide (OPM) http://www.opm.gov/emergency/
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management provides these online guides as
informational resources. There are four available preparedness guides:
Managers Guide; Employee's Guide; Family Guide for the DC area; and National Family Guide.
- Facts About Anthrax http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/anthrax/basics/factsheets.asp
This Centers for Disease Control site has a great deal of information on the biological agent Anthrax. It contains both basic fact sheets and in depth information.
- Families and Work Institute: What is 9/11 as History?http://www.familiesandwork.org/911ah/911ashistory.html
This site offers a multi-dimensional program and resources to help youth, parents and educators address the anniversary of September 11th. The educational initiative offers web based tools, including curricula, resources, and tips to help adults and youth of all ages reflect on and be intentional in their response to the anniversary.” It is highly recommended for resources on the 9/11 anniversary.
- Federal Emergency Management Agencyhttp://www.fema.gov/library/dizandemer.shtm
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Library http://www.fema.gov/library
FEMA's Online Library is divided into four sections (FEMA Information,
Preparation & Prevention, Disasters & Emergencies, and Response & Recovery). In each section, you will find reference materials, publications, maps, photographs, audio clips and video clips.
- FirstGov: America Responds http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Usgresponse.shtml
This site lists information on preparing for emergencies and disasters, information on chemical and biological weapons, safe travel tips, and a personnel locator.
- Gateway to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Informationhttp://www.ptsdinfo.org/
This link service is a public Service of the Dart Foundation. It is a
gateway to four nonprofit sites that offer PTSD information and resources.
- Guide to Citizen Preparedness http://www.citizencorps.gov
Citizen Corps, a vital component of USA Freedom Corps, was created to help
coordinate volunteer activities that will make our communities safer,
stronger, and better prepared to respond to any emergency situation. It
provides opportunities for people to participate in a range of measures to
make their families, their homes, and their communities safer from the
threats of crime, terrorism, and disasters of all kinds.
- Helping Children After A Disasterhttp://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/disaster.htm
Strategies for parents who are comforting children after a disaster. It explains that children must be allowed to talk about the frightening parts of the disaster and that their experience must not be minimized.
- Helping Children Cope After A Disasterhttp://childadvocate.net/help_children_cope.htm
A printable booklet developed by the Penn State University Pediatric Trauma team to help parents and professionals deal with disaster and related issues can be found on this site. It can be used in schools, clinics and other settings.
- Information About Coping with Traumatic Events from the National Institute of Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/traumaticmenu.cfm
The National Institute of Mental Health conducts research not only on a wide range of mental health disorders, but also on the reactions that occur in a time of crisis or terror.
- LowerManhattan.infohttp://www.lowermanhattan.info/health/mental.asp
This is a key public initiative which is being jointly administered by the New York City Mayor's Office and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC). The section of the web site on mental health provides information about dealing with the aftermath of September 11th and a range of mental health resources available to people living in that community.
- Managing Traumatic Stress: Tips for Recovering From Disasters and Other Traumatic Events
http://helping.apa.org/daily/traumaticstress.html
Tips for recovering from disasters and other traumatic events and a list of additional resources and referrals are on this site.
- Maryland Emergency Management Agency http://www.mema.state.md.us/
The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is responsible for
coordinating the State response to any major emergency or disaster. This
includes supporting local governments as needed or requested, and
coordinating assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism (NACCT) http://www.bt.cdc.gov/children/
The National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism (NACCT) assesses
and provides recommendations for Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy
Thompson regarding the preparedness of the health care system to respond to
bioterrorism as it relates to children. June 2003 recommendations indicate
that more attention should be given to safeguarding the mental health and
well-being of children in the event of a terrorist attack.
- National PTA: Helping Children Cope with Tragedy http://www.pta.org/parentinvolvement/tragedy/index.asp
This website offered information on coping strategies such as how to adjust while living in a climate of uncertainty. This site is more focused on families not directly touched by the disaster itself. This site has an interesting page that dealing with issues of hatred and prejudice as well as touching upon cultural and ethnic differences. This site is easy to navigate.
- National Weather Service - Weather Safetyhttp://www.nws.noaa.gov/safety.html
- NIMH: Facts about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/ptsdfacts.cfm
A general overview of post-traumatic stress disorder. Contains facts about onset, symptoms, and the latest research.
- NIMH: Reliving Trauma http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/reliving.cfm
A summary of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that includes statistics, treatment, and research findings is located on this site.
- ReliefWebhttp://www.reliefweb.int/w/rwb.nsf
ReliefWeb is an electronic clearinghouse for those needing timely information on humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters – designed specifically to help the humanitarian community improve its response to emergencies.
- State Health Agencies http://www.fda.gov/oca/sthealth.htm
This site lists contact information for each State Health Agencies and links to their web sites.
- The American Psychological Association: Coping With Terrorismhttp://helping.apa.org/daily/terrorism.html
This website has fact sheets on Coping with Terrorism, Managing Traumatic Stress, and guidelines for helping children cope with traumatic events.
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) http://www.tsa.gov/public/index.jsp
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the new entity within the Department of Transportation responsible for protectiong the nation's transit system, has issued guidance to air travelers, including those with disabilities, on new security screening procedures.
- Travel and Transportation http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/theme_home3.jsp
On March 1, DHS inherited the professional workforce, programs and
infrastructure of the Coast Guard, Customs Service, Immigration and
Naturalization Service, and the Transportation Security Administration.
Collectively these public servants are responsible for protecting our
nation's transportation systems and supervising the entry of people and
goods into the United States.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Countering Bioterrorism http://www.fda.gov/cber/cntrbio/cntrbio.htm
This page, produced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, provides information on the development and licensing of products to diagnose, treat, or prevent outbreaks caused by exposure to bioterrorist agents.
- U.S. National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE Plus
Biodefense and Bioterrorism http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/biodefenseandbioterrorism.html
This MEDLINE Plus site provides links to various types of information on dealing with emergencies and disasters. These links include the latest news, alternative therapies, coping strategies, and information on specific conditions.
- Virginia Department of Emergency Management http://www.vdes.state.va.us/
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is a state agency
that works closely with local government emergency managers, other State
agencies, voluntary organizations and federal agencies such as the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure a comprehensive, efficient and effective response to emergencies and disasters throughout Virginia.
- Women and Trauma Projecthttp://www.ncstac.org/content/projects/women.htm
NCSTAC's Women and Trauma initiative provides resources to help empower women who have survived trauma and are looking for effective solutions to their problems. Resources on this site include information about selected programs that have been successful in women's recovery, educational materials, and links to a network of organizations and professionals working within the field of women’s mental health.
- After the Disaster: A Children’s Mental Health Checklist http://www.fema.gov/kids/tch_mntl.htm
A checklist to assess a child’s mental health status, following a disaster or traumatic experience.
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