Resources
How can we help our families, friends and communities cope with the devastating news of the mass shooting in Maine? New Hampshire PBS is here to provide special resources to help with the emotional and psychological effects of traumatic events.
PBS PARENTS RESOURCES
When Something Scary Happens
Video, Activities, and more resources to help young children deal with the unexpected.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
Talking with children about difficult things in the news.
Fred Rogers Institute – Talking with Children About Difficult Things in the News
Here you will find a few simple steps you can take to help your child through difficult times.
Sesame Street
Extensive resources on community violence.
PBS LEARNING MEDIA
Meet the Helpers
If a crisis has occurred in your community, use these tips for talking about emergencies with young children.
Stigma, violence, and Mental Illness | Not Broken
India Hart | First Hand: Gun Violence
The Lowdown | Gun Violence, Gun Control, Gun Rights: Where We Go from Here Lesson Plan
NEW HAMPSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
If you, or someone you care about is experiencing a crisis, please contact the NH Rapid Response Access Point or get in touch with the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline center.
NH RAPID REPSONSE ACCESS POINT
- Call/Text 1-833-710-6477
- chat https://www.nh988.com/
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
- Call/text/chat dial 988
- https://988lifeline.org/chat/
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline – Available 24/7
- Call 1-800-985-5990
VIDEOS:
Rosita and Alan Talk about Community Violence
The State We’re In: Talking about Tragedy with Children
The State We’re In: Guns & Violence: What Can We Do?
The State We’re In: Exploring the Mental Health Crisis in NH