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Trauma, Tragedies and Disasters Cause Emotional Distress
Seeking Emotional Support in New Jersey
During this time of sadness, fear and anxiety, there are many resources of emotional support available. If you or someone you know is experiencing distress or feeling overwhelmed by painful emotions related to the recent earthquakes, experienced crisis counselors can be reached at New Jersey MentalHealthCares' Disaster Mental Health Helpline, toll free at (877) 294-HELP (4357). A TTY line is also available at (877) 294-4356.
Crisis counselors are available to provide outreach and education services about coping with the emotional difficulties in the aftermath of these catastrophic events. Those interested in the services may call the helpline number.
National Support for Children
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network is a unique collaboration of academic and community-based service centers whose mission is to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for traumatized children and their families across the United States. Combining knowledge of child development, expertise in the full range of child traumatic experiences, and attention to cultural perspectives, the NCTSN serves as a national resource for developing and disseminating evidence-based interventions, trauma-informed services, and public and professional education. Visit their Web site to access fact sheets pertaining to how best to assist children dealing with trauma and loss.
Local Support is Available
East Orange General Hospital Provides Crisis Intervention Services
For any crisis Issues that need immediate response, consumers may come to East Orange General Hospital's Crisis Intervention Unit or call 973-266-4480.
Grief or Support Counseling is available at 240 Central Ave - 5th Floor in East Orange. Consumers should feel free to call Vernestine Butler at 973-414-6827 and an appointment will be scheduled for a time that will work for the individual in need.
Family Services of Morris County (FSMC) Provides Crisis Counseling
FSMC social workers Pat O'Dell, LCSW and Tammy Rosenthal, LCSW, Director, Child and Adolescent Services are part of a county-wide response team ready to help families in need. Both received New Jersey Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (NJDRCC) certification as Disaster Response Crisis Counselors for Morris County. If you know of any families needing help coping, please encourage them to contact Morris County's response coordinator Laurie Becker, at 973-285-6852 or LBecker@co.morris.nj.us.
Reference Library
Links to printed materials on coping with crisis, for caregivers, teachers, and organizations follow. Please feel free to print and distribute these brochures and fact sheets, for you and your family, school, church, community or organization.
Coping with the Emotional Impact of Disasters - English (pdf), by the DHS/DMHS Disaster & Terrorism Branch
Repons Emosyonél A Katastwóf Haitian - Creole (pdf)- by the DHS/DMHS Disaster & Terrorism Branch
Be Red Cross Ready: Taking Care of Your Emotional Health after a Disaster (English pdf)
Be Red Cross Ready: Taking Care of Your Emotional Health after a Disaster (Creole pdf)
Be Red Cross Ready: General Disaster Preparedness (Creole version) by the Red Cross
Earthquake Safety/Preparedness (Creole version) by the Red Cross
Helping Children Cope with Disasters (Creole version) by the Red Cross
Power Outage Information (Creole version) by the Red Cross
When Disaster Strikes... How to Donate or Volunteer Successfully! (pdf) by DHS/FEMA
Need Help? – Dial 2-1-1
You are encouraged to dial “2-1-1” 24 hours a day, seven days a week if you need help in understanding and finding available assistance services. Language translation and TTY services are offered to any caller. You can also search our database for services in your local community or Chat Live with an experienced community resource specialist. 2-1-1 will help identify with you the best local resources to fit your individual needs during times of distress or for life’s everyday situations.
If you know of additional resources that would be appropriate to include in this section, please let us know by contacting us via e-mail at info@nj211.org.
Sources include:
http://www.nctsn.org/nccts/nav.do?pid=typ_nd_earth_recovery&disasterType=earth&navPid=typ_nd_earth_desc
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices
http://www.nasmhpd.org/
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