Victims of Mass Violence & Disasters

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline

Disaster Distress Helpline 800-985-5990
24/7 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disaster

National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center (NMVVRC)

Self-help resources to begin your own healing process or to provide help to a child or someone close to you.

Transcend NMVC Mobile App

Self-help strategies and information to assist with recovery from the psychological and behavioral response that can occur following direct or indirect exposure to mass violence incidents.

Transcend app on App Store

Transcend app on Google Play

Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event

Coping with Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event

Coping with Anger

Coping with Retraumatization

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health After a Disaster

Coping with Memorial Dates and Special Occasions

Talking to Children about Mass Violence

Helping Children with Traumatic Grief

Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief

Tips for Parents on Restoring a Sense of Safety

Teacher Guidelines for Helping Students after Mass Violence

Helping Children Cope with Emergencies

Preventing and Managing Stress

Understanding Compassion Fatigue

Returning to Work

Identifying Substance Misuse in the Responder Community

Tips for Families of Returning Disaster Responders

SAMHSA Disaster Mobile App

The Emotional Impact of Disaster on Children & Families