Trauma | Crisis | Disaster | Bereavement
New York State Resources
Community Technical Assistance Center (CTAC)
The center provides training and technical assistance to all behavioral health agencies in NYS. They are funded and supported by the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) and Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).
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- Healing-Centered Schools: Integrating Trauma-Informed and Resilience Building Approaches as Students Return to School
A six-part training video series presented by CTAC. It can be used as a resource to share with all school personnel interested in learning about collective healing, trauma-informed care, and resilience in school settings.
- Healing-Centered Schools: Integrating Trauma-Informed and Resilience Building Approaches as Students Return to School
Other Resources
American School Counselors Association
Resources include talking points and links for addressing crisis, trauma, and bereavement.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Resources dedicated to dealing with traumatic events which may be of benefit to schools.
Center for School Mental Health (University of Maryland)
Resources and links on mental health support for those experiencing disaster trauma.
Children and School Preparedness- CDC
Disasters affect children differently than they do adults. Children have unique needs during and after disasters. This webpage provides resources on children and emergencies and their mental health.
National Association of School Psychologists
Resources to promote the ability of children and youth to cope with traumatic or unsettling events.
National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
Trauma and bereavement support services within school settings to help students, staff, and families. Provides resources, training materials, and consultation assistance for schools.
SAMSHA Coping with Traumatic Events
Multiple resources on behavioral health issues related to disasters for children, youth, and first responders.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Provides trained counselors who can provide crisis counseling, info on how to recognize distress and its effects, and/or referrals to local crisis call centers. Open 24 hours every day of the year, call 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746.
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