Managing Anxiety in Times of Crisis

Organizations

• Center for Mental Health Services

  http://www.mentalhealth.org/cmhs/
  A federal agency that provides services and programs in support of users of mental health services, their families, and workers in the mental health field. CMHS is one of 3 Centers within the the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
  
   

• Family Connections

  http://www.familyconnectionsnj.com
  Private, non-profit agency that provides professional counseling and educational services to individuals, children and families. They offer school based and crisis intervention services.
  
   

• Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health

  http://www.ffcmh.org/
  A National parent-run advocacy and support organization for children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families.
  
   

• National Association of School Psychologists

  http://www.nasponline.org
  NASP has made these materials available free of charge to the public in order to promote the ability of children and youth to cope with the anniversary of September 11. The materials may be adapted, reproduced, reprinted, or posted on websites without specific permission as long as the integrity of the content is maintained and NASP is given proper credit. A great resource for parents, caregivers and other nonprofessionals. Helpful do's and don’ts.
  
   

• National Center For Children Exposed to Violence

  http://nccev.org
  The National Center for Children Exposed to Violence (NCCEV) exists to increase public and professional awareness of the effects of violence on children and to build the capacity of individuals and communities to reduce the impact of violence. This site provides information on school violence and on the effects of exposure to community violence. This site is a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has a number of resources for parents, teachers, and administrators.
  
   

• National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  http://www.ncptsd.org/
  Involved in multidisciplinary activities in research, education, and training related to PTSD, and supports efforts in the Department of Veterans Affairs to understand, diagnose, and treat PTSD in veterans.
  
   

• National Education Association

  http://www.nea.org/
  These web pages provide a definition of PTSD, an overview of PTSD, different effects of trauma, and how common PTSD is.
  
   

• National Mental Health Association

  http://www.nmha.org
  The National Mental Health Association is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness.
  
   

• Safe Horizon

  http://www.safehorizon.org/
  Safe Horizon is an organization in New York City with much experience in helping people through disasters after the September 11, 2001 attack. It is a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
  
   

• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

  http://www.nctsnet.org/
  The mission of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States. This site includes an article on school planning for disasters and the aftermath of September 11, 2001.
  
   

• The New York University Child Study Center

  http://www.nyuchildstudycenter.org/
  This web site has many articles that deal with children and violence, death and dangerous situations. This organization is member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
  
   

• The Trauma Center

  http://www.traumacenter.org
  Since the September 11th attacks, the Trauma Center has added several resources concerning responses to such events. This site is a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
  
   

• UCLA School Mental Health Project, Center for Mental Health in Schools

  http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/
  Provides school-based mental health issues and information—technical assistance, quarterly newsletter, publications and more.
  
   

• University of Miami Psychology Department

  http://www.psy.miami.edu/
  This site has a link to a pdf. report on Helping Children Cope with Disaster written by Dr. Annette La Greca of the University of Miami.
  
   

• William Wendt Center for Loss and Healing

  http://www.lossandhealing.org/
  The Wendt Center has many resources for people who are dealing with loss and grief, and has a section that deals with September 11 issues. This site is a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
  
   

• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  http://www.aacap.org
  
  
   

• American Red Cross

  http://www.redcross.org/
  
  
   

• Anxiety Disorder Association of America

  http://www.adaa.org/
  Promotes the prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them.
  
   

• Boys and Girls Clubs of America

  http://www.bgca.org/
  
  
   

Online Resources

• Casey Family Programs, National Center for Resource Family Support

  http://www.casey.org/cnc/support_retention/terrorism_and_trauma.htm
  The National Center for Resource Family Support is one-stop source of information, technical assistance, written materials and referrals to both resource families and child welfare professionals who work with them. Look at the section on Terrorism and Trauma.
  
   

• Families and Schools Together (FAST)

  http://www.wcer.wisc.edu/FAST
  FAST is a prevention program that is a collaborative effort between parents and professionals in local communities. The program works with families in groups that focus on building relationships within families.
  
   

• Families and Work Institute: What is 9/11 as History?

  http://www.familiesandwork.org/911ah/911ashistory.html
  This site offers multi-dimensional program and resource to help youth, parents and educators address the anniversary of September 11th. The educational initiative offers web based tools, including curricula, resources and tips to help adults and youth of all ages reflect on and be intentional in their response to the anniversary” Highly recommended for resources on the 9/11 anniversary.
  
   

• Federation of Families

  http://www.ffcmh.org/Eng_one.htm
  National parent-run non-profit organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. The web site includes a tip sheet on 9-11 issues. The Federation is a partner program with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
  
   

• Helping Children Cope After A Disaster

  http://childadvocate.net/help_children_cope.htm
  Printable booklet developed by the Penn State University Pediatric Trauma team to help parents and professionals deal with disaster and related issues. Can be used in schools, clinics and other settings.
  
   

• National PTA: Helping Children Cope with Tragedy

  http://www.pta.org/parentinvolvement/tragedy/index.asp
  This website offered information on coping strategies such as how to adjust while living in a climate of uncertainty. This site is more focused on families not directly touched by the disaster itself. This site has an interesting page that dealing with issues of hatred and prejudice as well as touching upon cultural and ethnic differences. This site is easy to navigate.
  
   

• NIMH: Reliving Trauma

  http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/reliving.cfm
  A summary of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that includes statistics, treatment, and research findings.
  
   

• The American Psychological Association: Coping With Terrorism

  http://helping.apa.org/daily/terrorism.html
  This website has fact sheets on Coping with Terrorism, Managing Traumatic Stress, and guidelines for helping children cope with traumatic events.
  
   

• The Association for Library Service to Children: Resources for Children and Their Parents and Educators

  http://www.ala.org/alsc/dealing_with_tragedy_web.html
  This website is a clearinghouse of information to aid parents, teachers and caregivers who wish to discuss with the terrorist attacks with children and teens. Good links to other organizations.
  
   

• Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

  http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/opa/facts/addfs.htm
  
  
   

• After the Disaster: A Children’s Mental Health Checklist

  http://www.fema.gov/kids/tch_mntl.htm
  A checklist to assess a child’s mental health status, following a disaster or traumatic experience.
  
   

• American Psychological Association Help Center; Managing Traumatic Stress

  http://helping.apa.org/daily/traumaticstress.html
  Tips for recovering from disasters and other traumatic events and a list of additional resources and referrals.
  
   

• American Red Cross - Disaster Services

  http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster

  These resources were collected by The Center for Mental Health Services at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.