Services for Children

Child Mind Institute: Multilingual-Trauma Resources

When communities face violence or natural disasters, these events can be difficult even for adults to process. While we can’t shield children from pain and fear, we can help them navigate these experiences in healthy ways. The Child Mind Institute offers free trauma resources to guide parents, educators, and other adults in discussing traumatic events with children and identifying those who may need additional professional support. Children’s sensitivity to challenges makes our guidance and support essential.

FactSheet for people helping children and youth survivors of loss | SAMHSA Library

Children grieve differently from adults, and their reactions can vary widely. This fact sheet outlines common signs of grief and offers guidance on supporting children and youth as they cope.

National Mass Violence Center SNAPS Webinars

In SNAPS #2: Helping Children and Teens Manage Trauma and Grief Following an MVI, presenter Rochelle Hanson, Ph.D., discusses the impact of mass violence on youth and offers strategies for supporting them in the aftermath.

The National | Child Traumatic Stress Network |NCTSN

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created by Congress in 2000 as part of the Children’s Health Act to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events. This unique network of frontline providers, family members, researchers, and national partners is committed to changing the course of children’s lives by improving their care and rapidly translating scientific gains into practice across the U.S. The NCTSN has grown from 17 funded centers in 2001 to 193 currently funded centers and over 200 Affiliate (formerly funded) centers and individuals, working in hospitals, universities, and community-based programs in 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

NCTSN | Mass Violence Resources for Children, Teens and Young Adults 

A traumatic event is a frightening or violent experience that threatens a child’s life, bodily integrity, or the safety of a loved one, disrupting their sense of security. Such events can trigger strong emotional and physical reactions, and may stem from dangers both outside the family like natural disasters or community violence and within, such as abuse or the sudden loss of a loved one.

Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) | SAMHSA

This page describes the Project SERV grant program, which provides funding to schools and higher education institutions to support recovery after violent or traumatic incidents, and includes program details and contact information for applicants.