Family Resources

Suggested Websites

The American Psychological Association Health Center
Managing Traumatic Stress: After the Tornadoes 
Recovering from the Wildfires
Manage Flood-Related Distress by Building Resilience
Strengthening Your Emotional Well-Being Ahead of the Flood

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Finding a New Normal: Life After a Natural Disaster
Stay Safe During a Wildfire

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Tornado Resources
Helping Children After a Tornado
Helping Teens After a Tornado
Tornado Recovery for Kids: Making Things Better
Tornado Recover for Teens: Making Things Better
For Parents/Caregivers: Helping Children After a Tornado

Hurricane Resources
For Parents and Caregivers/Hurricanes
Earthquake Resources
Flood Resources 

Wildfire Resources
Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires
Wildfires: Tips for Parents on Media Coverage

Ready.gov: Wildfires

Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration
Tornadoes and Severe Storms
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
Floods
Wildfires
Earthquakes
Drought
Disaster Distress Hotline

Federal Emergency Management Agency
Helping Children Cope With Disaster
FEMA for Kids
FEMA for Teens

U.S. Department of Education: Advice on how to help students recover from traumatic events:

American Red Cross: Recovering Emotionally

The Child Mind Institute: How to Help Children Cope With Frightening News
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Center for Mental Health in Schools at UCLA


How do Natural Disasters Affect Mental Health?