Support for Las Vegas Tragedy
West CTA Community,
Below, find some resources shared by the Nevada Department of Education to assist in dealing with the recent tragedy in our city:
Disaster Distress Helpline:
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746.
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone who needs help coping with any issues and problems that might arise from tragedy and traumatic events. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Helpline immediately connects callers to trained and caring professionals from the closest crisis counseling center in the nationwide network of centers. Helpline staff will provide confidential counseling, referrals, and other needed support services. The Disaster DistressHelpline is a 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week national hotline dedicated to providing disaster crisis counseling. The toll-free Helpline is confidential and multilingual, and available for those who are experiencing psychological distress as a result of natural or man-made disasters, incidents of mass violence, or any other tragedy affecting America's communities.
The texting service also is available to Spanish speakers. Text "Hablanos" to 66746 for 24/7 emotional support.
TTY for Deaf/Hearing Impaired: 1-800-846-8517
American Academy of Pediatrics
Talking to Children About Tragedies & Other News Events:
Cómo hablar con los niños sobre las tragedias y otras malas noticias: https://www.healthychildren.org/spanish/family-life/media/paginas/talking-to-children-about-tragedies-and-other-news-events.aspx
Responding to Children's Emotional Needs During Times of Crisis: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Pages/Responding-to-Childrens-Emotional-Needs-During-Times-of-Crisis.aspx
Respondiendo a las necesidades emocionales de los niños en momentos de crisis:
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
Restoring a Sense of Safety in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting: Tips for Parents and Professionals:
http://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/csts_sense_of_safety.pdf
National Association of School Psychologists
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers
Care for Caregivers:
Tips for Families and Educators: http://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis/care-for-caregivers-tips-for-families-and-educators
Translated Safety and Crisis Resources (multiple languages): http://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis/translated-safety-and-crisis-resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Incidents of Mass Violence (multiple links/resources): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/disaster-types/mass-violence
Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Tips-for-Talking-With-and-Helping-Children-and-Youth-Cope-After-a-Disaster-or-Traumatic-Event-A-Guide-for-Parents-Caregivers-and-Teachers/SMA12-4732
Tips for Survivors: Coping With Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Tips-for-Survivors-/All-New-Products/SMA17-5035
School Social Work Association of America
Crisis Response & Intervention: Responding to Tragedy: http://www.sswaa.org/?page=663
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Community Violence (multiple links/resources): http://www.nctsn.org/trauma-types/community-violence
