Tragic events such as the recent shootings at Clackamas Town Center and Sandy Hook Elementary School are very challenging for children, families, schools and communities. The following resources provide free tips and crisis response services.

Local Resources

• 24-hour crisis lines
  Lines for Life
  
  
• Addictions and Mental Health - Crisis service providers throughout the state
  Get help

National Resources

• Disaster Distress Helpline Offers Immediate Crisis Counseling
  SAMHSA
  
  
• Specific strategies for talking with your kids about the tragedy in Connecticut
  Children's Mental Health Network
  
  
• Resources for Dealing with Traumatic Events in Schools
  University of Maryland School of Medicine  
  
  
• Tips for Talking to Children After a Disaster: A guide for parents and teachers
  SAMHSA  
  
  
• Parenting in a Challenging World
  The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
  Includes tips on parenting after a traumatic event with film clips
  
  
• Coping with Crisis Situations: Resources for educators, health providers, and the community
  National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention
  
  
• Resources for Children Affected by Violence
  Children's Safety Network
  Includes resources from SAMHSA, National Child Traumatic Stress Network, and Helping Children Rebound from Teaching Strategies, with tips for both infants and toddlers
  
  
• Talking to Children about the Shooting
  Child Care Exchange
  
  
• Talking Points: Helping Children Following School Violence
  Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth