Crisis Resources
Explore a variety of crisis resources.
Gun Violence Resources
American Psychological Association
Helping Your Child Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting
American School Counselor Association
Helping Students After a School Shooting
Anti-Defamation League
Gun Violence and Mass Shootings: Tools and Strategies
Child Mind Institute
Going Back to School After A Tragedy
Colorin Colorado
15 Tips for Talking With Children About Violence
Common Sense Media
How to Talk to Your Kids About School Shootings
Crisis Managements Institute
Guidelines for Talking to Youth About the Texas Shooting
Facing History
Teaching in the Wake of Gun Violence
Learning for Justice
Gun Violence in Schools
Los Angeles Times
Texas School Shooting: How to Help Kids Get Through Unspeakable Horror
Morningside Center for Teaching Responsibility
Discussing Tragic Events in the News
National Association of School Psychologists
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Talking to Children About Shooting
National Education Association
Talking to Students About Texas Elementary School Shooting
National Public Radio
When the News is Scary: What to Say to Kids
PBS
How to Talk as a Classroom About Gun Violence in Schools - Lesson Plan
PBS Kids
Helping Children with Tragic Events in the News
Psychology Today
How to Talk to Children About the News
San Diego Office of Education
Resources for Educators, Families to Discuss School Shootings
Today
How to Talk to Children About Shootings: An Age-By-Age Guide
United States Department of Education
Tips for Helping Students Recovering from Traumatic Events
General Crisis Resources
Administration for Children’s Services NYC (ACS)
Keeping Children Safe: Child Abuse Reporting
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Coping with A Disaster or Traumatic Event
Coalition to Support Grieving Students
COVID-19 Pandemic Resources
Hand in Hand
Helping Children Exposed to Shocking Events
HiteSite (the Health Information Tool for Empowerment)
Health and social services available to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals in New York City, Long Island and Westchester
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Supporting Children During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
New York State Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-942-6906
New York State Office of Mental Health
Crisis Counselors
Call 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or text GOT5 to 741741
Prepare Respond Recover
Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Child Caregivers
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)/ 1-800-487-4889 (TDD)