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We Can Help. 914-345-5900 • help@mhawestchester.org |
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Coping with War, Terrorism and DisasterTimes of tragedy,
whether they are natural disasters, war, terrorist attacks, or economic
challenges are times for giving and receiving reassurance. Here are some
ways you can help those you love - and yourself. In-Person
Help
MHA
of Westchester is available for in-person help at our Elmsford and
If someone is in
imminent danger of hurting themselves or someone else, call
911.
Suicide/Crisis Hotline 914-347-6400**This line is for
individuals who feel at risk of harming themselves. It is operated jointly by MHA of
Westchester, New York Hospital and This web site posts materials about understanding normal responses to trauma and identifying our own ways of coping. We offer:
En Espanol The following
materials in Spanish are available on the site of Mental Health
In addition, we
offer an activity book for adults to use with their pre-school aged
children. "Guiding Our Children Through Troubled Times" was developed to
help adults talk with young children about frightening events and worried
feelings. Written initially to help children cope with feelings related to
the events of September 11, 2001, the book can be used to help children
manage worries of all kinds, including the worry of impending war and
continuing threats of terrorism. Call our Information and Referral Service
at 914-345-5900, extension 240 or contact us by e-mail at help@mhawestchester.org to learn
more about picking up a copy at our main office in The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of the Department of
Health and Human Services, offers information on Emergency Preparedness
and Response on their web site in English at http://www.bt.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/
and in Spanish at http://www.bt.cdc.gov/es/index.asp. |