Resources for Helping Children Cope with Tragedy and Disasters

Responding to the Newtown, CT. Tragedy - links and a checklist for schools 

Tips for Adults on How to Talk with Children about Connecticut School Shooting

Helping Young Children and Families Cope with Tragedy 

Childhood Traumatic Grief Educational Materials 

Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children after Disasters 

Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents after Disasters 

Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event 

Psychosocial Issues for Children and Adolescents in Disasters 

Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators 

Helping Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Traumatic Events 

A National Tragedy: Helping Children Cope - NASP Resources 

Children and Violence - National Institute of Mental Health 

Coping with Violence and Traumatic Events - SAMHSA 

Crisis Response and Intervention: Responding to Tragedy - School Social Work Association of America (Please note the first resource is specifically for the school where the shooting occurred.)

Coping after a Traumatic Event 

Health, Mental Health, and Safety Guidelines for Schools 

Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) 

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) 

National Association of School Psychologist (NASP) 

Response and Resiliency: Resources to Support Safe Learning Environments Before and After a Crisis    

SAMHSA Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series Resource Collections