In this time of horrific loss for children, families, teachers, and communities, we offer the following resources and support. These resources have been developed to help children, families, educators, and communities navigate what they are seeing and hearing, acknowledge their feelings, and find ways to cope together.
From the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
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- ,Coping After Mass Violence: For Adults
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- Once I Was Very Very Scared – children’s book for young children
From the National Association of School Psychologists
From ,Child Care Aware of America
Disaster Helpline
SAMHSA has a Disaster Distress Helpline – call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365.