SSWRESPONDS

Helpful Resources and Info

• Maryland 211
   

• Toolkit for Managing Symptoms of Witnessing Racial Trauma
   

• Coping With Grief Fact Sheet
   

• Helping Young Children Heal Tip Sheet
   

• UMB Student Support Resources
   

• SSW Office of Student Services
   

• A Guide to Caregiving Following a Stressful Event
   

• Self-Care for Caregivers & Teachers in Stressful Times
   

• Tips for Caregivers on Media Coverage of Upsetting Events
   

• Responding to Caregiver Questions About the Unrest in Baltimore: Tips for Providers
   

• Helping Young Children Cope with Upsetting Events
   

• Media Coverage Tips for Parents
   

• Community Violence: Reactions and Actions in Dangerous Times
   

• Talking to Young Children About Events in Baltimore [via Promise Heights]
   

• A disaster or tragedy is unexpected and often brings out strong emotions.  The Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 can provide immediate counseling to anyone who needs help in dealing with the events in Baltimore, Md.  The Helpline is a 24 hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week resource that responds to people who need crisis counseling after experiencing a natural or man-made disaster or tragedy. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Helpline immediately connects callers to trained and caring professionals from the closest crisis counseling center in the nationwide network of centers.  The Helpline staff will provide confidential counseling, referrals, and other needed support services.
   

• Teaching about Racism, Anti-Semitism and White Supremacy

 

Safety Tips:
1) Protester guide to safety:

http://medic.wikia.com/wiki/Protester_health_and_safety

http://streetmedicqc.blogspot.com/2015/03/new-quick-demonstrating-safety-guide.html

http://www.urban75.org/mayday/safety.html

 

2) Phone number to call in case you're arrested: Arrested in Baltimore or know someone who has been? Call (443) 814-9160

3) What to do if stopped by police:
https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/what-do-if-youre-stopped-police-immigration-agents-or-fbi