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President Obama at Prayer Vigil for Connecticut Shooting Victims
President Obama traveled to Newtown, CT to meet with the families of those who were lost in Friday's tragic shooting, and to thank first responders for their work. The President later spoke at an interfaith vigil for families of the victims, and all families from Sandy Hook Elementary School. He offered the love and prayers of a nation grieving alongside Newtown. Learn More >>
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Disaster Distress Helpline
Need to talk to someone following the tragedy in Newtown, CT? The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the nation’s first hotline dedicated to providing disaster crisis counseling. The toll-free Helpline operates 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. This free, confidential and multilingual, crisis support service is available via telephone (1-800-985-5990) and SMS (Text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746) to U.S. residents who are experiencing psychological distress as a result of a natural or man-made disaster, incidents of mass violence or any other disasters. Callers are connected to trained and caring professionals from the closest crisis counseling center in the network. The helpline staff provides confidential counseling, referrals and other needed support services. Learn More >>
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Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters |
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Helping Children Cope with Media Coverage |
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Coping with Mass Violence or Shooting |
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Coping with Traumatic Stress |
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Responders and Health Professionals |
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