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Trauma, Grief and Loss Resources

Traumatic Event Resources for Schools and Families

Grief and loss can cover a number of traumatic events, including significant illness, death, deployment, deportation, incarceration, separation or divorce, trauma or grief, and community crisis. The pandemic era's unfathomable number of deaths, pervasive sense of fear, economic instability, forced physical distancing from loved ones and communities have exacerbated the unprecedented stresses young people already faced. As of June 2021, more than 140,000 children in the U.S. had lost a parent or grandparent caregiver to COVID-19.

The American Psychological Association offers tips on how to talk with your child about difficult topics.

This hyperlinked resource collection can help you support students in distress.

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Nassau BOCES is proud to partner with Rainbows for All Children.

If you are interested in attending trainings, please contact Beverly Forgash at bforgash@nasboces.org.

New York State Office of Mental Health Crisis Counselors

Call 1-800-273-TALK or text 741741 with the message GOT5.

Are you struggling in the midst of COVID-19? Crisis counselors are still just a phone call or text away.

National Suicide & Crisis Hotline

Call 988.

If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

SAMHSA's National Helpline

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or 1-800-487-4889 (TDD).

Free and confidential information in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Utilize the Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator.