Covid-19:

Trauma Informed Approaches and Resources

While we are all working to respond to and cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, trauma-informed approaches can provide a roadmap to help us support and build the resilience of ourselves, our family and our community. Below are some resources we hope can be helpful for you personally and professionally as you navigate this challenging time.

Pandemics
American Psychological Association

Educate individuals about staying safe during a pandemic

Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
National Association of School Psychologists

Provide suggestions for caregivers on how to best support children

Coronavirus: How to Talk to Kids - Nemours KidsHealth
Nemours

Provide suggestions for caregivers on how to best support children

Considerations for a Trauma Informed Response for Work Settings
Trauma Informed Oregon

Guidance on applying trauma informed principles into operations related to COVID

Social Stigma associated with COVID-19
World Heath Organization

Increase awareness about stigma and provide suggestions to avoid social stigma

"Coronavirus and Emerging Infectious Disease Outbreaks Response "
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress

educate individuals about navigating COVID19

Preventing Vicarious Trauma
SAMHSA HRSA

Ways to build resilience in staff

Trauma Informed Care and the Stress of COVID-19
Traumatic Stress Institute

Using principles of TI Care at the work site

How Trauma Can Affect Your Window of Tolerance
The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine

Graphically display the impact of trauma on our window of tolerance

Supporting Survivors’ Access to Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services During the COVID-19 Emergency
National Center on Trauma, Domestic Violence and Mental Health

Education, best practices

Mental Health during COVID - 19 Emergency
National Alliance on Mental Illness

Resources

Mental Health during COVID - 19 Emergency
National Alliance on Mental Illness

Reminders

Schools, Workplaces & Community Locations
Centers for Disease Control

Consumers, healthcare providers, advocates

Adult Behavioral Health Crisis
Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Crisis Intervention Line

If you are an adult experiencing a behavioral health crisis, contact 800-652-2929 for New Castle and Northern Kent Counties, or 800-345-6785 for Central/Southern Kent and Sussex Counties.

Child Behavioral Health Crisis
Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Child Priority Response

If a child or youth is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, contact 1-800-969-HELP (4357)