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Local organizations, mental health professionals, online resources, articles, and other support for mental health in children, teens, and parents.
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Articles & Online Resources
- After the Shooting: Helping Young Children Heal
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry:Children and the News
- American Psychological Association: Helping Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a School Shooting
- How To Help Children Cope With a Crisis
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Age Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event
- National Institute of Mental Health: What Parents Can Do
- No Road Map to Deal With Tragedy- article by Maud Purcell, Life Solution Center of Darien
- NYU Child Study Center: Helping Children Feel Safe in Unsafe Times
- SAMHSA: Tips for Talking With and Helping Children & Youth Cope
- Talking With Kids About the News
- Tips for Parents of Preschool Children After Disaster
- Tips for Parents of School-Age Children After a Disaster
- Tips On Coping With The Newtown Tragedy
Local Services & Support
- Center for Hope
- Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut
- Creating Connections: A Directory of Mental Health and Support Services for the Darien Community
- Darien Community Human Services Directory
- Darien Department of Social Services
- Family and Children's Agency (FCA)
- Family Centers
- Kids in Crisis
- Life Solution Center of Darien
- STAR Rubino Family Center
- The Southfield Center for Development
Mr. Rogers on Talking to Kids about Tragic Events in the News
Guide Creator |
 Kiera Parrott, Head of Children's Services- Darien Library Links: Profile & Guides |
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