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The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.
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You can connect with the Red Cross immediately by calling 1-833-492-0094
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There is a "request a call" button on this website where anyone can request a call from Red Cross volunteers trained in behavioral health, spiritual care, and health services.
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Crisis Hotlines and Resources (American Psychological Association)
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Recovering emotionally from a disaster (American Psychological Association)
Resources for Coping After a Mass Shooting
General Resources for Coping After a Mass Shooting
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Managing your distress in the aftermath of a shooting (American Psychological Association)
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Coping in the Aftermath of a Shooting (American Counseling Association)
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APA Resources for coping with mass shootings, understanding gun violence
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The Impact of Disaster and Mass Violence Events on Mental Health (National Center for PTSD)
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Impact of Mass Shootings on Individual Adjustment (PTSD Research Quarterly, 2014)
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Coping with Stress Following a Mass Shooting Fact Sheet (Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress)
Resources for Parents and Teachers
Resources for Providers
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Vicarious Trauma
- Tips for Healthcare Professionals: Coping With Stress and Compassion Fatigue (SAMHSA)
- Vicarious Trauma (American Counseling Association)
- Psychological First Aid
- Psychological First Aid for First Responders: Tips for Emergency and Disaster Response Workers (SAMHSA)
- What is Psychological First Aid (PFA)? (American Psychological Association)
- Psychological First Aid Resources (American Psychological Association)
- Helping Survivors with Stress Management Skills (American Counseling Association)
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Videos and Trainings
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Webinar: Psychological First Aid in Regional Disaster Health Operations (R7DHRE): A free, one-hour webinar on Psychological First Aid (PFA) facilitated by Dr. Jerry Walker.
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Other Resources
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SAMHSA Disaster Mobile App: The free SAMHSA Disaster App offers first responders immediate access for any type of traumatic event at every phase of response, including pre-deployment preparation, on-the-ground assistance and post-deployment resources.