The shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis sits heavy on all our hearts. We want to extend our sincerest condolences to the families, friends and community members that have been impacted by this tragedy, and we mourn the lives that have been lost.
As parents and educators navigate the days and weeks following this tragedy, it’s important to know that they don’t have to do it alone. A wealth of valuable resources exist to help adults and children cope. The following materials provide guidance on age-appropriate conversations, common reactions amongst adolescents, and tips for restoring a sense of safety following a crisis.
Restoring a Sense of Safety in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting: Tips for Parents and Professionals | Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
For Teens: Coping after Mass Violence | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Tips for Parents on Media Coverage | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Coping with School Tragedies: Resources to Support School Communities in the Aftermath of Crisis and Loss | MHTTC Network
Crisis Lines
988 | 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
1-800-985-5990 | National Disaster Distress Helpline
314-469-6644 | St. Louis Metro Area Mental Health Crisis Line
314-819-8802 (youth) | St. Louis Metro Area Mental Health Crisis Line
Text BHEARD to 31658 | St. Louis Metro Area Mental Health Crisis Line