Responding to Trauma and Tragedy
Crisis and Traumatic Event Resources for Schools, Families and Students
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has a wide range of school safety and crisis resources and translated safety and crisis resources on its website.Resources to Help Educators, Adults Respond to Racism, Violence and Trauma and Support Students
Violence, racism, and tragedies in communities and in the news can be traumatic and create an array of feelings in children and youth as well as adults. Resources to Help Educators, Adults Respond to Racism, Violence and Trauma and Support Students contains valuable resources to help parents and other adults respond to talk about racism, violence and trauma.How to Talk About Traumatic Events and Tragedies
Guidance for Schools on Supporting Students during Traumatic EventsResources for Educators during the Trials of the Former Officers Involved in the Death of George Floyd
Engaging in Sensitive Conversations (Video)
Engaging in Sensitive Conversations (PDF)
Restorative Practices (Video)
Circle to Talk about Traumatic Events and Tragedies
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
Talking to Children about School Shootings
Resources for Schools and News Media on Students and Suicide
After a Suicide – A Toolkit for SchoolsThe Relationship Between Bullying and Suicide: What We Know and What it Means for Schools
Recommendations for Reporting On Suicide
In Mental Health Crisis? Help is Just a Text or Call Away
Crisis services are available 24/7 if you or someone you care about is having a mental health crisis.Crisis Text: Text MN to 741741
When you text MN to 741741, you will be connected with a counselor who will help defuse the crisis and get you connected with local resources.Use Cell Phone to Call Professionals Who Can Help You
If you’re in the Twin Cities Metro Area, use your cell phone to call **CRISIS (274747) to talk to a team of professionals who can help you.Who Do You Call Outside Twin Cities Metro Area? Find Minnesota mental health crisis phone numbers by Minnesota county.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a toll-free number: 800-273-TALK (8255).-
Resources to Support Young Children: Community Violence and Mass Shootings - 6/15/21
Resources and activities for adult educators and caregivers for supporting young children around community violence and mass shootings. -
School Crisis Response Teams - 3/5/20