Resources

When tragic current events strike our members or those of our patients, we want to be able to provide resources and support. Below are various types of resources, focused on different demographic groups and types of traumatic events. If you would like to add a category or a resource, please email us at contact@wmhcny.org with the relevant information and we will post it here. Please remember to scroll to the end because the list will grow over time.

We can connect with and support each other in additional ways. For instance, members can post an email on our platform, soliciting information or support. In addition, we are happy to provide a zoom room to facilitate live virtual meetings among members. If you are interested, please email us at contact@wmhcny.org to start that process. Please have a specific date and time for the zoom call.

Please note that WMHC does not issue “statements” related to current events; we don’t believe that it is our role to decide which events affecting us or our patients are traumatic or important enough to merit a statement and which are not.

Psychological First Aid

Here are resources for responders on Psychological First Aid (PFA). PFA is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events. PFA Mobile and the PFA Wallet Card provide a quick reminder of the core actions. The PFA online training course is also available on the National Child Traumatic Stress Network Learning Center. PFA Handouts include:

Other Helpline Resources

  • NYC WELL: 1-888-692-9355 or text “WELL” to 65173
  • Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-621-4673
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 
  • Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
  • SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline – call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365.
  • Military OneSource – call 1-800-342-9647 for eligible DOD service members and their families.
  • Veterans Crisis Line – call 1-800-273-8255, press “1” or text 838255 for all service members.
  • PTSD Consultation Program – for providers who treat Veterans. Ask a question by calling 866-948-7880 or emailing PTSDconsult@va.gov
  • PSI - Postpartum Support International - call 1-800- 944-4773 (4PPD) #1 En Español or #2 English. Text in English: 800-944-4773. Text en Español: 971-203-7773. Find a virtual support group here.

General Child Trauma Resources

Military and Veteran Family Resources

Related to Suicide

  1. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 
  2. Samaritans Suicide Prevention Ctr/NAMI NYC Metro

Both have listings of many resources, including:

  • Various groups for people who have had someone they loved die by suicide
  • Information for people contemplating suicide or trying to support people who are contemplating suicide,
  • Information and groups for survivors of suicide attempts.