In response to the violent events happening in communities throughout the United States of America, Trying Together hopes to support young children, their families, and the caregivers who interact with them by recognizing available community-based and online resources.

Trying Together extends our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of those lost and to those injured or traumatized by such horrific events. Thank you to all of the public health and safety professionals who respond and provide service to affected communities across America, and thank you to the organizations and individuals that extend your hands and services in support.

 

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Mental Health Services and Supports

resolve Crisis Services

• • A 24-hour, 365-day crisis service, free to all residents of Allegheny County, that provides crisis counseling and support, referrals, and intervention services for adults, teens, and their loved ones: 1-888-796-8226

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• • A network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-800-273-8255
    • • For Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889
      • En Espanol: 1-888-628-9454

Be Well Pittsburgh

• • Identifies free or low-cost mental health services in Pittsburgh, including hotlines, warm lines, counseling, support groups, and more.

Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

• • Counseling & Other Services 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

• • Low Cost/Sliding Scale Mental Health Treatment Services Locator

Highmark Caring Place

• • Peer Support Group for children, adolescents, and families who have lost a loved one

The Compassionate Friends: Pittsburgh Chapter

• • Support Group for those who have lost children, grandchildren, or siblings

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Supportive Care Department

• • Bereaved Parent Support Group

Articles and Resources

Israel Trauma Coalition

• • Practical Advice for Parents: How to Help Your Child Following a Trauma

American Counseling Association

• • Coping in the Aftermath of a Shooting

Fred Rogers Productions

• • Thoughts from Fred Rogers: Tragic Events

Anti-Defamation League

• • Gun Violence and Mass Shootings
  • Empowering Young People in the Aftermath of Hate (In English and En Espanol)

Fran Sherman in USA Today

• • How to talk to your kids about school shootings

Dr. Debi Gilboa in NEXT Pittsburgh

• • How to talk to your kids about the mass shooting in Pittsburgh

PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)

• • Helping Children and Families Cope After a Traumatic Event
  • Helping Children After a Traumatic Experience A Caregiver Guide
  • Coping with Grief After Community Violence
  • Helping Children Cope With Trauma At School
  • Talking to Children about Hate Crimes and Anti-Semitism
  • The Psychological Impact of the Recent Shooting
  • Tips for Parents on Media Coverage
  • Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting
  • Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
  • Helping Youth After Community Trauma: Tips for Educators
  • After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal
  • Guiding Adults in Talking to Children About Death and Attending Services

Child Trends

• • Resources to help children in the wake of a school shooting

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

• • How to talk to children about hate crimes and antisemitism

Additional Lists

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

• • Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s list of information and resources