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)