Resources

Traumatic events, such as hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural and unnatural disasters, often result in great loss of life as well as other losses -- both tangible and intangible.

Grief due to losses, not just death, takes more time and support than is commonly realized and so there are there are often long-term needs for support.

ADEC members are encouraged to contribute money and volunteer their efforts through already-established organizations. Listed below are helpful links:

American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org
Or call 866-GET-INFO or 866-438-4636

American Psychiatric Association
http://www.psych.org

American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org

National Child Traumatic Stress Network
http://www.nctsnet.org/nccts/nav.do?pid=hom_main

National Center for PTSD
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/facts/disasters/index.html

International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
http://www.istss.org

Research Education Disaster Mental Health
http://www.redmh.org

Updated: August 28, 2006