The recent shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo, along with Thursday's shooting at Cornerstone Church in Ames, IA, leave us all struggling to cope with the violence that impacts our community. These tragic events only serve to exacerbate the effects of the ongoing pandemic and the war in Ukraine. For more details on Thursday's shooting in Ames, IA, please reference this CNN article.

• Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA): 

• The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.

• Red Cross Virtual Assistance Center: 

• You can connect with the Red Cross immediately by calling 1-833-492-0094

• There is a "request a call" button on this website where anyone can request a call from Red Cross volunteers trained in behavioral health, spiritual care, and health services.

• Crisis Hotlines and Resources (American Psychological Association)

• Recovering emotionally from a disaster (American Psychological Association)

• In the Aftermath of Disaster (American Red Cross)

Resources for Providers

• Vicarious Trauma

• Tips for Healthcare Professionals: Coping With Stress and Compassion Fatigue (SAMHSA)
• Vicarious Trauma (American Counseling Association)
• Psychological First Aid
• Psychological First Aid for First Responders: Tips for Emergency and Disaster Response Workers (SAMHSA)
• What is Psychological First Aid (PFA)? (American Psychological Association)
• Psychological First Aid Resources (American Psychological Association)
• Helping Survivors with Stress Management Skills (American Counseling Association)

• Videos and Trainings

• Webinar: Psychological First Aid in Regional Disaster Health Operations (R7DHRE): A free, one-hour webinar on Psychological First Aid (PFA) facilitated by Dr. Jerry Walker.

• Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others During the Pandemic: Self-Care and Stress Inoculation (Institute for Disaster Mental Health)

• Other Resources

• SAMHSA Disaster Mobile App: The free SAMHSA Disaster App offers first responders immediate access for any type of traumatic event at every phase of response, including pre-deployment preparation, on-the-ground assistance and post-deployment resources.