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Resources and Support Available to UCSF Community Members Coping with the Events of 9/11/2001
In the wake of Tuesday, September 11’s tragic events, the UCSF Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is available to provide supportive services and effective coping strategies for employees. Finding hope and strength in the aftermath of such an overwhelming tragedy is vital to all of us within our UCSF community. The range of emotional reactions one may experience can include, shock, sadness, anger, disbelief, and transient feelings of helplessness and anxiety.
FSAP has compiled a list of resources below that you may find of assistance. Individuals may also seek individual counseling and support by contacting us directly at (415) 476-8279 or, by email, at FSAP@hr.ucsf.edu.
UCSF-Based Counseling Resources, in Addition to FSAP:
- Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute- Mental Health Services: (415) 476-7500. Langley Porter is available for crisis counseling
- Student Health Services- Counseling for UCSF students only: (415) 476-1281.
- UCSF Child Life Services- Counseling for children: (415) 353-1203
To Make Donations for Relief Efforts:
- American Red Cross- For blood or cash donations: Call 1-(800) HELP-NOW or visit http://www.redcross.org/
- Salvation Army- For cash donations: Call 1-(800) SAL-ARMY or visit http://www.redshield.org/crisis/
Internet Coping Resources:
- National Institute of Mental Health - NIMH has compiled a list of resources and articles to for helping cope and appropriately respond to the events of September 11, which can be found online at: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/outline/responseterrorism.cfm (Please note: this site is currently experiencing a very high volume and you may need to try repeatedly.)
- American Psychiatric Association - They have posted a list of resources and media advisories on their home page, which can be found at http://www.psych.org
- Help Talking with Children - Parent Center and the National Mental Health and Education Center offer parents advice on talking with children about the terrorist attack at: http://www.parentcenter.com/refcap/parenting/raising/34843.html
- Tips for Teaching Tolerance - The National Association of School Psychologists has made available a useful paper entitled “Promoting Tolerance and Peace in Children - Tips for Parents and Schools”, which can be found at: http://www.nasponline.org/neat/tolerance.html
- American Psychological Association - The APA has posted links and resources for services to aid in coping and helping others cope in response to the events of September 11, 2001 at: http://www.apa.org/psychnet/coverage.html. They also offer a brochure entitled “Managing Traumatic Stress: Tips for Recovering from Disasters and other Traumatic Events” at: http://helping.apa.org/therapy/traumaticstress.html
- Center for Mental Health Services - “After Disaster: What Teens Can Do” http://www.mentalhealth.org/schoolviolence/teens.htm
- www.trauma-pages.com - This website offers a compendium of links for information and support relative services to cope with a variety of issues related to disasters.
- U. S. Army Community and Family Support Center (USACFSC) - The USACFSC website, at http://www.armymwr.com offers information on innumerable topics, from coping with Military mobilization and deployment, to Army Family Team Building, to child and youth service, to relocation assistance.