June 1, 2022
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has shared a variety of resources for SAMHSA Region II in the wake of the tragedies of Buffalo, NY; Uvalde TX; and the 211 prior mass shootings so far this year.
Support resources following recent school shootings:
- Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent ShootingNational Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) tip sheet, also available in Spanish
- Talking to Children about the Shooting NCTSN tip sheet
- SAMHSA's Disaster Behavioral Health Information Seriesincludes various resources intended for childrenand adolescents
Specific to gun violence:
- National Association of School Psychologists:
o Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
- Child Mind Institute:
o Multi Lingual Trauma Resources
o Going Back to School After a Tragedy
- American School Counselors Association:
o Helping Students After a School Shooting
- American Psychological Association:
o Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting
- National Center for School Mental Health:
o Supporting Students, Staff, Families, and Communities Impacted by Violence
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network:
- Safe and Sound Schools
o Supporting Recovery Resource Toolkit
o Planning and Preparedness Resource Toolkit
- Center for Resilience and Well-Being in Schools
