Resources
Help is Here
Whether you are a trauma survivor or are wanting to help people build resilience, many resources are available to you.
COVID-19 Support:
Mental Health Resources for Kids and Parents During Social Distancing and Quarantine | Download Flier
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Download Guide
Coronavirus Creating Stress? Why You May Need Mental Distancing As Much As Social Distancing And 8 Ways To Get It | Read Article
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource | Read Article
How to talk to kids about coronavirus | Read Article
Sheltering in Place: ACEs-Informed Tips for Self-Care During a Pandemic| Read Article
If you or someone you know develops COVID-19 symptoms — such as a fever of greater than 100.4F, a cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing — contact your healthcare provider or the Douglas County Health Department during office hours at 402-444-7214, or after hours at 402-444-7000.
Omaha:
Nebraska Medicine Youth Violence Program
A Look Inside: Lasting Impacts of Trauma and Abuse
— United Way of the Midlands
National:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-8255
Adverse Childhood Experiences Infographic
The Truth About ACEs Infographic
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Echo Parenting & Education Resources
The Trauma Informed Care Project
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
American Psychological Association
Videos:
Trauma Matters Omaha: Metro Area Youth Services
Trauma Matters Omaha: Father Greg Boyle
Trauma Matters Omaha: YouTurn
Trauma Matters Omaha: Project Harmony
Trauma Matters Omaha: Hope Center for Kids
UWM Community Spotlight: Domestic Violence
Understanding Trauma: PromiseShip
Articles:
12 Myths of the Science of ACEs | Read Article
California’s new surgeon general changed the way we understand childhood trauma | Read Article
How childhood trauma can affect mental and physical health into adulthood | Read Article
5 Steps Toward Trauma-Informed Care | Read Article
Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services | Read Article
How Trauma, Abuse and Neglect in Childhood Connect to Serious Diseases in Adults | Read Article
Adverse childhood experiences and the risk of premature mortality | Read Article
The Connections Between Emotional Stress, Trauma and Physical Pain | Read Article
Sesame Street in Communities Takes on Trauma | Read Article
Federal Policy Update (7.26.19) | Read Press Release
“You are never strong enough that you don’t need help.”
— Cesar Chavez
Labor Leader, Activist, and Co-Founder of the National Farm Workers Association



