Also see 24/7 Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 ~ Post-Fire Coping and Free Counseling ~ Free Acupuncture for Fire Survivors & First Responders
From this SAMHSA page »
- Disaster Distress Helpline Brochure(PDF, 600 KB)
- Disaster Distress Helpline Wallet Card(PDF, 206 KB)
- Suicide Prev Card-Counselors (PDF, 162 KB)
- Suicide Prev Trauma Card (PDF, 345 KB)
- Suicide Prev Disaster Card Spanish(PDF, 171 KB)
- Suicide Prevention Card (PDF, 155 KB)
- Suicide Prev Card Spanish (PDF, 176 KB)
- Parents Caregivers Teachers (PDF, 1 MB)
- Survivors -What to Expect (PDF, 1 MB)
- Survivors-Managing Stress (PDF, 1 MB)
- Understanding Compassion Fatigue(PDF, 1 MB)
Other Documents
Helping Children and Youth Cope after a Traumatic Event »
A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers
Mental Health Resource Guide »
Local phone numbers
Supporting Someone after a Disaster »
Tips for Survivors – Grief »
Tips for Survivors – Stress »
Post-Traumatic Stress Reactions »
Managing Triggers
The combination of triggers, reminders, and chronic stress can create intense physical and emotional reactions that make it hard for you to stay calm. If you learn to manage these distressing reactions, you can reduce their negative effects on decision-making, interpersonal life, daily functioning, sleep, and physical health. You can also reduce the risk of substance abuse or other maladaptive coping responses.
