School of Medicine

 

Terrorism and Disaster Coalition for Child and Family Resilience

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Department of Psychiatry is pleased to have a Category II site funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) known as the Terrorism and Disaster Coalition for Child and Family Resilience (TDC4), a center in the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN).  The center is actively working with partners across the nation to develop materials and provide training on interventions to support the behavioral health, wellbeing and resilience of children, families, and communities impacted by natural and man-made disasters as well as acts of terror. TCD4 is directed by and collaborates with trauma-informed experts with extensive experience using developmentally-sensitive, evidence-based practices to train and support children, families, teachers, first responders, and community members impacted by traumatic events.

 

Harris Center for Infant Mental Health:

• Harris Center for Mental Health at LSUHSC Department of Psychiatry:

  • LSUHSC through the Harris Center for Infant Mental Health in New Orleans, plays an active role in CPP training throughout the state of Louisiana, across the Gulf Coast, and as national CPP trainers around the country.
     

• Child and Family Blog:

  • Reporting the science: How families support healthy child development. We share an article a week about the influence of families on child development. 
     
  • To donate, (click here)
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COVID-19 Resources:

 

• Supporting Children and Adolescents Isolated Due to COVID-19 (LSUHSC)
   

• Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus (NCTSN)
   

• 10 Considerations For Mental Health Professionals Helping in Schools Following
  the Covid-19 Pandemic (LSUHSC)
   

• Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus (NPR)
   

• Answering Your Young Child's Questions About Coronavirus (Zero to Three)
   

• Helping Children With Traumatic Separation or Traumatic Grief Related to COVID-19 (NCTSN)
   

• Tips for Families: Coronavirus (Zero to Three)

 

Resources from Montclair State University (TDC4 Northeast Coalition Partner)
 

• Family Resource 'COVIDtunities'

  • Family Resource 'COVIDtunities' (Spanish)
     

• Teacher Resource 'COVIDtunities'

  • Teacher Resource 'COVIDtunities' (Spanish)
     

• Resources following Buffalo, NY Mass Shooting at Tops Grocery Store

  • NY Mass Casualty Events Links and other Resources

  • Webinar in response to Buffalo NY tragedy

    • https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/disaster_resources/buffalo-tragedy-webinar.pdf

Helpful Resources and Links in Response to Hurricane Ida:
 

Visit TDC4 Facebook:

• https://www.facebook.com/TDC4CFR/
   

TDC4 Resources:

• Hurricane Preparedness and COVID19 (TDC4) 
   
• Hurricane Preparedness for Expectant Parents 
   
• 10 Considerations for Young Children After Disasters and
  Violent Events (LSUHSC) - 
  10 things to consider when caring for young children after disasters
  and violent events.
   
• Helping Children and Families Cope (LSUHSC)-   Drs. Howard, MD, PhD
  and Joy Osofsky, PhD booklet examining post-traumatic stress for all ages.
   
• Self-Care Following a Trauma-   LSU Health Sciences Center resource.
   
• Helping to Prepare Children for Storms (LSUHSC)

Activities for Children Resources: 

• Children's Activities (CDC)-  Link to the Center for Disase Control's (CDC) resource list of activities!
   
• Hurricane Safety Coloring Book & Activity Book-  Created by Broward County (Florida), this Activity Book has information relavent for everyone and some Florida specific resources.
   
• Ready Wrigley (CDC) - Tips, Activities and Coloring pages related to Hurricane Preparedness.
   
• Seasame Street "Let's Get Ready" Family Guide  

NCTSN & SAMHSA (DTAC) Links and Resources:

• https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/disasters/hurricane-resources
   
• https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/disasters/flood-resources 
  (for flooding resources)
   
• https://www.samhsa.gov/dtac/disaster-survivors 
   
• Tips for Adult Survivors on Managing Disaster-Related Stress (SAMHSA) 

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Preparedness Resources:

• https://www.ready.gov/
   

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

• https://www.cdc.org

Other Helpful Hotline or Helpline Numbers:

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255 or visit website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
   
• SAMSHA Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990 (for Spanish press '2') or visit website: 
  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
   
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 or visit website: https://www.thehotline.org/
   
• American Red Cross: (866) 438-4636 or (800) 733-2767 or visit website: 
  https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief.aspx
   
• 2-1-1 Confidential Helpline: Call 2-11 (24hrs/7 days a week) or visit website: https://www.211.org/