Click the panic button to the right for phone numbers (some toll-free & 24-hours a day) and internet resources, if you have just had a personal tragedy, dilemma, family crisis or just want information on mental health issues. Caveat emptor !

The American Counseling Association recommends 5
ways to help with coping AFTER a crisis situation.

1. 1:) Recognize your own feelings about the situation and talk to others about your fears. Know that these feelings are a normal response to an abnormal situation.
2. 2:) Be willing to listen to family and friends who have been affected and encourage them to seek counseling if necessary.
3. 3:) Be patient with people; fuses are short when dealing with crises and others may be feeling as much stress as you.
4. 4:) Recognize normal crises reactions, such as sleep disturbances and nightmares, withdrawal, reverting to childhood behaviors and trouble focusing on work or school.
5. 5:) Take time with your children, spouse, life partner, friends and co-workers to do something you enjoy.