Because of our nation's latest challenges in coping with the anticipation of terrorism, Project Phoenix has put together a brochure, "New Alerts, New Fears," that offers useful tips and techniques for managing fear and anxiety to help all of us through these unusual and distressing times. Additional resources are also available on our Project Phoenix Helpline page. For counseling or referral information, please call Project Phoenix HelpLine  toll free 877-294-4357 Mon-Fri 9-5.

September 11th Information and Services

Coping With the Stress of War

• Coping with the Stress of Ongoing Military Operations: Information for Military Families
• Promoting Tolerance in Times of War
• Waiting For War - Dealing with the Stress of It All
• Helping Our Children Deal With War
• Coping with War and Terrorism at the Workplace
• Drawing on Your Faith to Cope with War and Terrorism
• Tips for College Students on Coping with the War and Terrorism
• Information for Military Families and Communities
• Bereavement and Grief: Information for Military Families

Coping with the Threat of Terrorism and War

• Living Your Life During Terrorist Threats and Other Challenging Times
• New Alerts, New Fears - Project Phoenix (Word)
• Coping With Anxiety During High-Risk Terrorist Alerts - American Psychiatric Association (PDF)
• Mental Health Experts Provide Tips for Coping With Terrorist Threat - National Mental Health Association
• American Red Cross
• U.S Department of Health and Human Services
• Federal Emergency Management Agency Rapid Response System
• NJ Office of Emergency Management

National Association of School Psychologists

• Helping Children Cope in Unsettling Times
• Children and Fear of War and Terrorism: Tips for Parents and Teachers

Holidays

• Coping during holidays and other special days (PDF)

New Jersey Resources

• Project Phoenix New Jersey

• New Jersey Recovers: DAS

• New Jersey Family Advocates

• Disaster Resources

Information for Educators

"Beyond 9•11" will help you, as an educator, to design appropriate memorial activities in remembrance of September 11th. By exploring your personal journey through this tragedy and its aftermath you will be better prepared to help your community identify its coping skills and emotional resiliencies for dealing with future terrorism or other traumatic events. Copies of the video are available by contacting MHANJ at 973-571-2497. "Beyond 9/11" is an Award Winner

• New Jersey Education Association (NJEA)

• US Department of Education

• September 11 Resources (Print and Electronic) for Educators

• September 11 Lesson Plans

• Behind the Headlines: Resources for Educators on the September 11 Tragedy and the Response

• Children and Responding to National Disaster Information for Teachers- National Association of School Psychologists

Information for Special Populations

First Responders and their families

• November 25th, 2002 "Expressions of Gratitude" conference for First Responders

• Support for First Responders

• Self-Care Tips for Emergency and Disaster Response Workers

Families

• Support Groups

Children

• 9/11 Anniversary Workbook for Schools (PDF file)

• Helping Children Handle Disaster-Related Anxiety

• Helping Children Cope With Tragedy

• Resources for Talking to Children

Adults

• Trauma and Mental Health: Normal Responses, and When to Seek Help

• Information on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Tips for College Students

• Tips for Adults

• Tips for Older Adults

• Commentary from Joanie Connors, Ph.D.

Consumers

• Coping with Trauma if You are a Mental Health Consumer

Mental Health Providers

• Understanding and FEMA Crisis Counseling Program

Employers

• Helping Your Workforce Cope

Physicians

• Tips for Primary Care Physicians

Information & Training for Mental Health Professionals

• Helping Mental Health Consumers Cope with Trauma

Where to Get Help

• Red Cross Chapters in New Jersey

• Mental Health Screening Centers by County

How to Help

• American Liberty Partnership

Other Resources

• FEMA

• Gift From Within - articles on coping with national tragedy

• Coping During This Holiday Season

• Sniper Shootings

  • Mental Health Experts Provide Tips for Coping with Impact of Sniper Shootings

  • Helping Children Cope With Fear and Anxiety After Sniper Shootings

Other Links

• American Psychological Association

• Depression-screening.org. The mission of this website, sponsored by the NMHA, is to educate people about clinical depression, offer a confidential way for people to get screened for symptoms of the illness, and guide people toward appropriate professional help if necessary.

• GriefShare. Search our database to find the group nearest you.

• National Mental Health Association  (NMHA)