Crisis Management

• Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event(opens in new window) — National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Also available in Arabic, Dari, German, Japanese, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
• After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal(opens in new window) — National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Also available in Arabic, Dari, German, Hebrew, Norwegian, Pashto, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
• Assisting Parents/Caregivers in Coping with Collective Traumas(PDF, opens in new window) — National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
• Helping School Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers(opens in new window) — National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Also available in Arabic, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
• Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers(opens in new window) — National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Also available in Arabic, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
• Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting(opens in new window) — American Psychological Association (APA)
• How to Talk to Kids about School Shootings(opens in new window) — Child Mind Institute
• Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After the Recent Shooting(opens in new window) — National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Also available in Spanish
• Recommended Books for Children Coping with Loss or Trauma(PDF, opens in new window) (PDF) — National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
• Talking to Children about Violence: Tips for Families and Teachers(opens in new window) — National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Also available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Kurdish, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese
• Resources on Violence(opens in new window) and Trauma(opens in new window) for Younger Children — Sesame Street in Communities

• Michigan State Police - Office of School Safety Resources
• NEA’s School Crisis Guide — National Education Association (NEA)
• Recovery from Large-Scale Crises: Guidelines for Crisis Teams and Administrators(opens in new window) — National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
• School Preparedness(opens in new window) — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• School Violence Prevention: Guidelines for Administrators and Crisis Teams(opens in new window) — National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
• Supporting Schools During and After Crisis: A Guide to Supporting States, Districts, Schools, Educators, and Students through a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Framework(opens in new window) — Center of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Teaching Through Crises Guidance Document ADA(PDF, opens in new window) — Wayne RESA

• Coping with a Disaster of Traumatic Event(opens in new window) — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Quick Guide to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)(opens in new window) — Child Mind Institute
• Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders(opens in new window) — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network Resources(opens in new window)
• School Mental Health Resources(opens in new window) — Michigan Department of Education (MDE)

• Addressing Grief: Tips for Teachers and Administrators(opens in new window) — National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
• Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event: What Teachers Can Do to Help Students(opens in new window) — Child Mind Institute Also available in Spanish
• Helping Students After a School Shooting(opens in new window) — American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
• Helping Youth After Community Trauma: Tips for Educators(opens in new window) — National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Also available in Hebrew, Mandarin, Spanish
• Mental Health Technology Transfer Center(opens in new window) (MHTTC)
• Back to School(opens in new window) — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Talking to Children about Violence: Tips for Families and Teachers(opens in new window) — National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Also available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Kurdish, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese
• The Teacher's Role When Tragedy Strikes(opens in new window) — Child Mind Institute
• Resources on Violence(opens in new window) and Trauma(opens in new window) for Younger Children — Sesame Street in Communities

Michigan has many agency programs and contacts that can help your school build a school safety plan. Check out schoolsafety.gov as you develop your plan.

Visit Charter County of Wayne, Michigan Prosecutor's Office Juvenile Division page 

Text from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

Text HOME to 741741

Crisis Text Line(opens in new window)

SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Call or text 1-800-985-5990 (para Español, oprima "2")

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline(opens in new window)

The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline(opens in new window)

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) is Here to Talk. Here to Help. Our trained clinicians are standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.

Call 1-800-241-4949