Tips for Crisis and Trauma

The Columbine Tragedy, the Attack on America, the Park County School Shootings, and many other disasters have far-reaching implications. Those of us in victim services may need to be prepared to respond to siguat6ions that are different from our normal professional challenges. We anticipate several requests for assistance. COVA encourages you to be prepared in your community to respond to these acts of violence. We are available to support your efforts to provide these services, and PLEASE remember to take care of yourself.

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A Field Manual for Mental Health and Human Service Workers in Major Disasters

COVA Resource List (phone numbers

COVA Trauma Tip Sheets
This document includes: Victim & Witness Reactions to Trauma; Helping Children & Teens Cope with Trauma; Tips for Teachers, Staff, & Mentors; Tips for Parents & Family Members; and Tips for Students)

Hojas De la Extremidad Del Trauma de COVA, Traducción Española
(Este documento incluye a víctima y las reacciones del testigo a los niños del trauma, el ayudar y a las adolescencias hacen frente a las extremidades del trauma para los profesores, personal, y los mentores, las extremidades para los padres y los miembros de la familia, extremidades para los estudiantes.)

COVA RESOURCE LIST

COVA Daytime - local: 303-861-1160; Toll Free: 1 800-261-2682

COVA Emergency Line: 303-475-2496 (Businesses or Agencies only); 9-1-1 for individuals in crisis

The Denver Center for Crime Victims 24-hour hotlines:
English - 303-894-8000
Spanish - 303-451-8587
TTY - 303-860-9555

American Red Cross - 303-722-7474

Colorado Mental Health Association - 303-866-7031

United Airlines - 1 800-932-8555

American Airlines - 1 800-245-0999

National Organization for Victim Assistance - 1 800-879-6682

Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Hotline - 1 800-331-0075; TTY 1 800-833-6885