Crisis Response Resources for Schools to Help Students and their Families Recover from Hurricane Sandy Office of Emergency Management Disaster Mental Health Support Call Center 347 396 7952 1-800-LIFENET: Toll-free and confidential Mental Health Information and Referral Line with access to Mobile Crisis Team. Staffed by trained Social Workers 24 hours, 7 days per week, 365 days per year; www.hitesite.org (HITE is a free online resource directory for mental health services and other community resources. Click Social Services, then enter address for services in your neighborhood) Helping Your Child Cope with a Traumatic Event: Guide for Parents Sesame Street Hurricane Toolkit Hurricanes, storms, and other natural disasters can be difficult for young children who may not fully understand what's going on around them. These tips, activities, and videos can help them feel safe, cope with emotions, and understand that there is hope for the future. http://www.sesamestreet.org/parents/topicsandactivities/toolkits/hurricane Hurricane Resources from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network http://nctsn.org/traumatypes/natural-disasters/hurricane-tools-and-links Prepare Today Cope Better Tomorrow, Stress During Disasters: A guide for reducing stress during disasters Coping With Disasters National Child Traumatic Stress Network, Guidance for Staff: Support students who are suffering from loss or grief Crisis Response Tools for Schools and Networks Crisis Intervention Overview 2012-2013 School Year Crisis Response & Recovery Protocols for Networks and Schools Includes the Networks and Schools role in preparing school communities for a crisis and Crisis Response Checklist Sample Notification Letter to Parents Sample Scripts for Students and Staff Notification Guidelines to Safe Room NYC Children’s Services, Borough Based Mental Health & Social Services for NYC Youth Trauma National Child Traumatic Stress Network, Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators National Child Traumatic Stress Network, Self Care for Educators JBFCS, Trauma and Loss Bibliography Helping Your Child Cope with a Traumatic Event: Guide for Parents Bereavement and Grief Counseling Tips for Dealing with Grief of a Student or Staff Traumatic Grief Reading List New York Life Foundation Bereavement Guide - After a Loved One Dies Crisis Management Institute (CMI), Activities for Processing Loss or Grief Relaxation Training Using Imagery for Children Bereavement Support: Guidance from Calvary Hospital Grief Counseling Resource Guide: A Field Manual. This manual has been developed as a guide for those who encounter individuals reaching to trauma related grief reactions in the course of their outreach work. Navigating Children's Grief New York Life Foundation: (FREE) Resources for Grieving Children & Families; Bereavement Camps for Grieving Children (Camp Erin services ages 6-17, Comfort Zone Camp Services ages 7-17). Reimbursment Forms Fund for Public Schools: Chancellor's Bereavement Request Form Human Resources Administration: Burial Claims Application Process Reimbursement for medical expenses from NYC