Sandy Hook Recovery
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the voice of America’s 2,800 local health departments, extends its deepest sympathies to those affected by the school shooting in Newtown, CT and joins families and communities across the country who are coping with the shock of this traumatic event. Local health departments prepare communities for disasters and respond when emergencies occur. They also work closely with community partners such as school boards, school nurses and psychologists, mental health professionals, and social workers to recover from a crisis and to prevent future tragedies from occurring. Below are some resources to share with community partners and families to aid in their recovery. More »Resources for Children University of Connecticut Health Center American Psychiatric Association American Psychiatric Association National Child Traumatic Stress Network Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Institute of Mental Health American School Counselor Association National Association of School Psychologists American Psychological Association Sesame Workshop National Education Association Health Information Network National Education Association Health Information Network Kidshealth.org General Traumatic Event Resources
NACCHO''s Advanced Practice Centers Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration US Department of Veterans Affairs National Library of Medicine, "Coping with Disasters" For healthcare providers Centers for Disease Control and Prevention For religious leaders National Disaster Interfaiths Network For emergency workers National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, "Traumatic Incident Stress" |
