American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress 386 Veterans Memorial Highway Commack, NY 11725 Phone: 631-543-2217 Fax: 631-543-6977 E-mail: aaets@traumatic-stress.org Web: www.aaets.org
The Academy is a multidisciplinary network of professionals who are committed to the advancement of intervention for trauma survivors. Its goal is to identify experts among professionals and across disciplines and to provide meaningful standards for those who work regularly with survivors. The Academy offers its members Board Certification Programs, Diplomate and Fellow Credentials, and continuing education credits. The Academy publishes Trauma Response, Academy Updates, and Info Sheets.
American Psychological Association Disaster Response Network 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone: 202-336-5898 Toll free: 1-800-374-2721 E-mail: pracpr@apa.org Web: www.apa.org
The American Psychological Association (APA) developed its Disaster Response Network (DRN) in response to the needs of those who have been traumatized and/or suffer from PTSD. More than 1,500 psychologist volunteers provide free, onsite mental health services to disaster survivors and the relief workers who assist them. APA works collaboratively with the American Red Cross, FEMA, state emergency management teams, and other relief groups to provide free mental health services to disaster victims and relief workers.
American Red Cross Contact your local Red Cross chapter for more information Web: www.redcross.org
The American Red Cross responds to more than 67,000 disasters each year, including fires, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents, explosions, and other natural and man-made disasters. Red Cross disaster relief focuses on meeting people’s immediate emergency disaster-caused needs, including providing them with shelter, food, and health and mental health services. The core of Red Cross disaster relief is the assistance given to individuals and families affected by disaster, which enables them to resume their normal daily activities independently. The Red Cross also feeds emergency workers, handles inquiries from concerned family members outside the disaster area, provides blood and blood products to disaster victims, and helps those affected by disaster to access other available resources.
America.s Heroes of Freedom PO Box 18984 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 301-570-8124 Fax: 301-570-2279 E-mail: info@americasheroes.us Web: www.americasheroes.us
America.s Heroes of Freedom is a nonprofit organization that provides educational, commemorative, and remembrance opportunities in the wake of a national tragedy. It provides recognition and support to military, law enforcement, fire and rescue service, and civil services, which have responded to a public tragedy.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America 8730 Georgia Avenue, Suite 600 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: 240-485-1001 E-mail: anxdis@adaa.org Web: www.adaa.org
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them. ADAA disseminates information that links people who need treatment with those who can provide it. It also advocates for costeffective treatment. The ADAA is made up of professionals who conduct research and treat anxiety disorders and individuals who have a personal or general interest in learning more about such disorders. ADAA offers a bookstore catalogue, a brochure on PTSD, PTSD Treatment Guidelines for Patients and Families, and a quarterly newsletter.
Association of Death Education and Counseling 342 N. Main Street West Hartford, CT 06117 Phone: 860-586-7503 Fax: 860-586-7550 E-mail: info@adec.org Web: www.adec.org
The Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) is a multidisciplinary professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in end-of-life education andtreatment, and bereavement counseling. ADEC provides its members and the general public with information, support, and resources based on theoretical and quality research.
Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists PO Box 2747 Georgetown, TX 78627 Phone: 512-868-3677 Fax: 512-868-3678 E-Mail: admin@atss-hq.com Web: www.atss-hq.com
The ATSS is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to organize, educate, and professionally certify its worldwide membership in order to assist those affected by trauma. ATSS offers three types of certification: Certified Trauma Specialist (CTS) for those providing clinical treatment; Certified Trauma Responder (CTR) for those responding to a traumatic incident; Certified Trauma Service Specialist (CTSS) for those offering services to survivors. Certified individuals have distinguished themselves in complying with a standard of education, training, and experience in providing services to trauma survivors. Certification demonstrates to victims, survivors, other professionals, and the general public that services will be provided in an ethical, skillful manner. It also fosters credibility, which enables organizations to recruit volunteers, gain recognition with other associations, reward employees/volunteers, and obtain supporters. ATSS holds an annual conference and offers a quarterly newsletter, Trauma Lines, and other materials on traumatic stress.
(The) Compassionate Friends PO Box 3696 Oak Brook, IL 60522 Phone: 630-990-0010 Toll free: 800-969-0010 Fax: 630-990-0246 E-mail: Trish@compassionatefriends.org Web: www.compassionatefriends.org
Compassionate Friends is a self-help organization that was formed to offer friendship and understanding to families mourning the death of a child. There are 580 chapters across the country that provide monthly meetings, phone contacts, lending libraries, and free literature on grief and loss. The national organization provides training and referrals to the local chapters.
Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) PO Box 3199 S Highway 5 Camdenton, MO 65020 Phone: 573-346-4911 Fax: 573-346-1414 E-mail: cops@nationalcops.org Web: www.nationalcops.org
COPS is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and assistance to surviving family members and friends of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. COPS provides training to law enforcement agencies on survivor victimization issues and raises general public awareness and support for the law enforcement professions. COPS hosts a police survivor seminar and a kids camp each May and different retreats throughout the year at the national, state, and local level.
Crisis Management International Piedmont Center, Suite 420 Atlanta, GA 30305 Phone: 404-841-3400 Crisis line: 1-800-274-7470 Fax: 404-841-3404 E-mail: bblythe@cmiatt.com Web: www.cmiatl.com
With 1,300 specially trained Mental Health Professionals on standby, Crisis Management International (CMI) helps companies manage the unexpected. CMI leads the world in helping organizations minimize the human costs of both major and minor crises. They prepare clients for foreseeable crises and volatile situations by defusing threats of violence before they become a tragedies and by helping management and employees return to precrisis levels of productivity with reduced financial impact. Qualified providers can join the CMI network through an application and training process.
Dougy Center PO Box 86852 Portland, OR 97286 Phone: 503-775-5683 Fax: 503-777-3097 E-mail: help@dougy.org Web: www.dougy.org
The Dougy Center is a nonprofit organization serving children ages 3 to 19 and their families since 1982. Through its National Center for Grieving Children and Families, they provide training and support locally, nationally and internationally for children who have survived the death of a parent or sibling (for teens, a close friend) through an accident, illness, suicide, or murder. The Center itself offers support groups and counseling for families that come from all over the world. It also provides a variety of information and publications for families, children and other professionals. The Dougy Center publishes the National Directory of Children.s Grief Services. The Dougy Center offers professional education in order to help other communities with grieving children.
Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20472 202-566-1600 www.fema.gov
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an independent federal agency reporting to the President and tasked with responding to, planning for, recovering from, and mitigating against disaster. FEMA has regional offices across the country and a cadre of standby disaster assistance employees who can be called upon in the event of an emergency, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and man-made crises. Often, FEMA works in partnership with other local organizations that are part of the national emergency response system. These partners include local and state emergency management agencies, 27 federal agencies, and the American Red Cross. FEMA provides states, communities, businesses, and individuals with disaster assistance, offers training to local disaster managers, supports the nation.s fire service, and administers the national flood and crime insurance programs.
Gift from Within 16 Cobb Hill Road Camden, ME 04843 Phone: 207-236-8858 Fax: 207-236-2818 E-MailJoyceB3955@aol.com Web: www.giftfromwithin.org
Gift from Within is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to those who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. It develops and disseminates educational material, including videotapes, articles, books, and a resource catalog and maintains a roster of survivors who are willing to participate in an international network of peer support.
Green Cross Foundation 10064 SW 182 Court Dunnellon, FL 34432 Web: www.greencross.org
The Foundation supports the field of traumatology in humanitarian efforts, standards of practice in research, consultation, education, and the development of humane policies affecting the traumatized. The Foundation publishes the journal Traumatology and supports the activities of the Academy of Traumatology. In the event of a disaster or other emergency need, the Green Cross Projects can provide trained traumatology specialists from its worldwide membership, who will provide information, education, consultation, and treatment for traumatized individuals or communities that have been affected by natural or human-caused disaster.
Hospice Foundation of America 2001 S Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 800-854-3402 or 202-638-5419 Fax: 202-638-5312 E-mail: hfa@hospicefoundation.org Web: www.hospicefoundation.org
The Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care. HFA produces an annual award-winning national teleconference on grief and publishes the companion book series, Living with Grief. HFA also provides a variety of other resources and titles, some of which are on audiocassettes. HFA offers a monthly newsletter, Journeys. There are also many brochures that offer guidance on coping with end of life issues and bereavement.
International Association of Emergency Managers 111 Park Place Falls Church, VA 22046-4513 Phone: 703-538-1795 Fax: 703- 241-5603 E-mail: info@iaem.com Web: www.iaem.com
IAEM is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting the goals of saving lives and protecting property during emergencies and disasters. International Association of Firefighters 1750 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 202-737-8484 Fax: 202-737-8418 Web: www.iaff.org
The IAFF is comprised of 2,700 affiliates in communities across America. The IAFF provides its 250,000 members, who are firefighters and paramedics, with services such as Employee Assistance and trauma counseling in the event of a line of duty death. An auxiliary helps spouses and other family members cope with the demands of fire service, and the IAFF also supports activities that aid burn victims.
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 10176 Baltimore National Pike, Unit 201 Ellicott City, MD 21042 Phone: 410-750-9600 Hotline: 410-313-2473 Fax: 410-750-9601 Web: www.icisf.org
The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, membership organization in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Its mission is the prevention and mitigation of disabling stress through education, training, and support services for all emergency services professions; continuing education and training in emergency mental health services for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors; and consultation in the establishment of crisis and disaster response programs for varied organizations and communities worldwide. ICISF members are placed in a network of Critical Incident Stress Management teams, service providers, administrators, commercial and industrial services, researchers, and educators.
The Academy is a multidisciplinary network of professionals who are committed to the advancement of intervention for trauma survivors. Its goal is to identify experts among professionals and across disciplines and to provide meaningful standards for those who work regularly with survivors. The Academy offers its members Board Certification Programs, Diplomate and Fellow Credentials, and continuing education credits. The Academy publishes Trauma Response, Academy Updates, and Info Sheets.
American Psychological Association Disaster Response Network 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone: 202-336-5898 Toll free: 1-800-374-2721 E-mail: pracpr@apa.org Web: www.apa.org
The American Psychological Association (APA) developed its Disaster Response Network (DRN) in response to the needs of those who have been traumatized and/or suffer from PTSD. More than 1,500 psychologist volunteers provide free, onsite mental health services to disaster survivors and the relief workers who assist them. APA works collaboratively with the American Red Cross, FEMA, state emergency management teams, and other relief groups to provide free mental health services to disaster victims and relief workers.
American Red Cross Contact your local Red Cross chapter for more information Web: www.redcross.org
The American Red Cross responds to more than 67,000 disasters each year, including fires, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents, explosions, and other natural and man-made disasters. Red Cross disaster relief focuses on meeting people’s immediate emergency disaster-caused needs, including providing them with shelter, food, and health and mental health services. The core of Red Cross disaster relief is the assistance given to individuals and families affected by disaster, which enables them to resume their normal daily activities independently. The Red Cross also feeds emergency workers, handles inquiries from concerned family members outside the disaster area, provides blood and blood products to disaster victims, and helps those affected by disaster to access other available resources.
America.s Heroes of Freedom PO Box 18984 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 301-570-8124 Fax: 301-570-2279 E-mail: info@americasheroes.us Web: www.americasheroes.us
America.s Heroes of Freedom is a nonprofit organization that provides educational, commemorative, and remembrance opportunities in the wake of a national tragedy. It provides recognition and support to military, law enforcement, fire and rescue service, and civil services, which have responded to a public tragedy.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America 8730 Georgia Avenue, Suite 600 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: 240-485-1001 E-mail: anxdis@adaa.org Web: www.adaa.org
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them. ADAA disseminates information that links people who need treatment with those who can provide it. It also advocates for costeffective treatment. The ADAA is made up of professionals who conduct research and treat anxiety disorders and individuals who have a personal or general interest in learning more about such disorders. ADAA offers a bookstore catalogue, a brochure on PTSD, PTSD Treatment Guidelines for Patients and Families, and a quarterly newsletter.
Association of Death Education and Counseling 342 N. Main Street West Hartford, CT 06117 Phone: 860-586-7503 Fax: 860-586-7550 E-mail: info@adec.org Web: www.adec.org
The Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) is a multidisciplinary professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in end-of-life education andtreatment, and bereavement counseling. ADEC provides its members and the general public with information, support, and resources based on theoretical and quality research.
Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists PO Box 2747 Georgetown, TX 78627 Phone: 512-868-3677 Fax: 512-868-3678 E-Mail: admin@atss-hq.com Web: www.atss-hq.com
The ATSS is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to organize, educate, and professionally certify its worldwide membership in order to assist those affected by trauma. ATSS offers three types of certification: Certified Trauma Specialist (CTS) for those providing clinical treatment; Certified Trauma Responder (CTR) for those responding to a traumatic incident; Certified Trauma Service Specialist (CTSS) for those offering services to survivors. Certified individuals have distinguished themselves in complying with a standard of education, training, and experience in providing services to trauma survivors. Certification demonstrates to victims, survivors, other professionals, and the general public that services will be provided in an ethical, skillful manner. It also fosters credibility, which enables organizations to recruit volunteers, gain recognition with other associations, reward employees/volunteers, and obtain supporters. ATSS holds an annual conference and offers a quarterly newsletter, Trauma Lines, and other materials on traumatic stress.
(The) Compassionate Friends PO Box 3696 Oak Brook, IL 60522 Phone: 630-990-0010 Toll free: 800-969-0010 Fax: 630-990-0246 E-mail: Trish@compassionatefriends.org Web: www.compassionatefriends.org
Compassionate Friends is a self-help organization that was formed to offer friendship and understanding to families mourning the death of a child. There are 580 chapters across the country that provide monthly meetings, phone contacts, lending libraries, and free literature on grief and loss. The national organization provides training and referrals to the local chapters.
Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) PO Box 3199 S Highway 5 Camdenton, MO 65020 Phone: 573-346-4911 Fax: 573-346-1414 E-mail: cops@nationalcops.org Web: www.nationalcops.org
COPS is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and assistance to surviving family members and friends of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. COPS provides training to law enforcement agencies on survivor victimization issues and raises general public awareness and support for the law enforcement professions. COPS hosts a police survivor seminar and a kids camp each May and different retreats throughout the year at the national, state, and local level.
Crisis Management International Piedmont Center, Suite 420 Atlanta, GA 30305 Phone: 404-841-3400 Crisis line: 1-800-274-7470 Fax: 404-841-3404 E-mail: bblythe@cmiatt.com Web: www.cmiatl.com
With 1,300 specially trained Mental Health Professionals on standby, Crisis Management International (CMI) helps companies manage the unexpected. CMI leads the world in helping organizations minimize the human costs of both major and minor crises. They prepare clients for foreseeable crises and volatile situations by defusing threats of violence before they become a tragedies and by helping management and employees return to precrisis levels of productivity with reduced financial impact. Qualified providers can join the CMI network through an application and training process.
Dougy Center PO Box 86852 Portland, OR 97286 Phone: 503-775-5683 Fax: 503-777-3097 E-mail: help@dougy.org Web: www.dougy.org
The Dougy Center is a nonprofit organization serving children ages 3 to 19 and their families since 1982. Through its National Center for Grieving Children and Families, they provide training and support locally, nationally and internationally for children who have survived the death of a parent or sibling (for teens, a close friend) through an accident, illness, suicide, or murder. The Center itself offers support groups and counseling for families that come from all over the world. It also provides a variety of information and publications for families, children and other professionals. The Dougy Center publishes the National Directory of Children.s Grief Services. The Dougy Center offers professional education in order to help other communities with grieving children.
Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20472 202-566-1600 www.fema.gov
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an independent federal agency reporting to the President and tasked with responding to, planning for, recovering from, and mitigating against disaster. FEMA has regional offices across the country and a cadre of standby disaster assistance employees who can be called upon in the event of an emergency, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and man-made crises. Often, FEMA works in partnership with other local organizations that are part of the national emergency response system. These partners include local and state emergency management agencies, 27 federal agencies, and the American Red Cross. FEMA provides states, communities, businesses, and individuals with disaster assistance, offers training to local disaster managers, supports the nation.s fire service, and administers the national flood and crime insurance programs.
Gift from Within 16 Cobb Hill Road Camden, ME 04843 Phone: 207-236-8858 Fax: 207-236-2818 E-MailJoyceB3955@aol.com Web: www.giftfromwithin.org
Gift from Within is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to those who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. It develops and disseminates educational material, including videotapes, articles, books, and a resource catalog and maintains a roster of survivors who are willing to participate in an international network of peer support.
Green Cross Foundation 10064 SW 182 Court Dunnellon, FL 34432 Web: www.greencross.org
The Foundation supports the field of traumatology in humanitarian efforts, standards of practice in research, consultation, education, and the development of humane policies affecting the traumatized. The Foundation publishes the journal Traumatology and supports the activities of the Academy of Traumatology. In the event of a disaster or other emergency need, the Green Cross Projects can provide trained traumatology specialists from its worldwide membership, who will provide information, education, consultation, and treatment for traumatized individuals or communities that have been affected by natural or human-caused disaster.
Hospice Foundation of America 2001 S Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 800-854-3402 or 202-638-5419 Fax: 202-638-5312 E-mail: hfa@hospicefoundation.org Web: www.hospicefoundation.org
The Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care. HFA produces an annual award-winning national teleconference on grief and publishes the companion book series, Living with Grief. HFA also provides a variety of other resources and titles, some of which are on audiocassettes. HFA offers a monthly newsletter, Journeys. There are also many brochures that offer guidance on coping with end of life issues and bereavement.
International Association of Emergency Managers 111 Park Place Falls Church, VA 22046-4513 Phone: 703-538-1795 Fax: 703- 241-5603 E-mail: info@iaem.com Web: www.iaem.com
IAEM is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting the goals of saving lives and protecting property during emergencies and disasters. International Association of Firefighters 1750 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 202-737-8484 Fax: 202-737-8418 Web: www.iaff.org
The IAFF is comprised of 2,700 affiliates in communities across America. The IAFF provides its 250,000 members, who are firefighters and paramedics, with services such as Employee Assistance and trauma counseling in the event of a line of duty death. An auxiliary helps spouses and other family members cope with the demands of fire service, and the IAFF also supports activities that aid burn victims.
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 10176 Baltimore National Pike, Unit 201 Ellicott City, MD 21042 Phone: 410-750-9600 Hotline: 410-313-2473 Fax: 410-750-9601 Web: www.icisf.org
The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, membership organization in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Its mission is the prevention and mitigation of disabling stress through education, training, and support services for all emergency services professions; continuing education and training in emergency mental health services for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors; and consultation in the establishment of crisis and disaster response programs for varied organizations and communities worldwide. ICISF members are placed in a network of Critical Incident Stress Management teams, service providers, administrators, commercial and industrial services, researchers, and educators.
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