Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. OVC extends our sympathy for the victims, their families, and the community impacted by the shooting at Antioch High School in Antioch, Tennessee on January 22, Resources for victim service providers, law enforcement, first responders, and community and faith leaders responding to this tragedy are also listed.
Anyone impacted by the shooting who may wish to receive counseling in English or Spanish can call the Metro Nashville Police Department's Family Intervention Program at VictimConnect is an OVC-funded service that offers confidential assistance to victims of crime. Trained specialists are available to help you locate services in your area, including mental health counseling, legal services, and more.
Contact VictimConnect, Monday-Friday, from a. The Disaster Distress Helpline , funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is a national hotline dedicated to year-round disaster crisis counseling.
Call or text the hotline at Support is available in English or Spanish. Following is contact information for this program:. Recovery From Large-Scale Crises: Guidelines for Crisis Teams and Administrators In this tip sheet, the National Association of School Psychologists describes what to expect in schools after disasters and other crises and how school crisis teams and administrators can support the school community in coping and recovery.
It identifies steps administrators and crisis teams can take at different points after the crisis, from immediately after the crisis to more than a year later. Select resources have been translated into various languages, including Spanish, American Sign Language, and more. Psychological First Aid is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events.
