NORTH CAROLINA PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
DISASTER RESPONSE INFORMATION

The Disaster Response Network (DRN) was formed in 1995 through the North Carolina Psychological Foundation (NCPF) as an organized way to involve psychologists, as well as psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, certified psychiatric nurses and licensed marriage and family therapists, in disaster response throughout North Carolina. An agreement was developed with the American Red Cross in order for the DRN to be a mental health partner responding to disasters. We hope you will find the information posted here helpful. Please continue to check this site, as we will be posting additional information about the DRN, requests related to disasters, and other ways to get involved.

In light of the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech University, here are some resources that you may find helpful:

American Psychological Association Help Center has Tips for College and University Students: Managing Your Distress in the Aftermath of the Virginia Tech Shootings.

APA regular web page has links on the home page to specific tips and information regarding trauma and children

The National Center for PTSD's website as a resource - http://www.ncptsd.va.gov

In addition, we received the following suggestion:

“For any colleagues in search of a good source book, I find one of the best to be: RAMPAGE: THE SOCIAL ROOTS OF SCHOOL SHOOTINGS, by K. S. Newman et al (Basic Books, paperback 2005)”

Tips on Helping You and Your Family
Helpful Disaster Websites
Additional Resources on Coping with Traumatic Events
Application for Professional Membership in the NCPF Disaster Response Network