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World
Trade Center Information
Important
Phone Numbers and Locations
www.sept11help.org
- comprehensive online directory of over 160 services,
programs and agencies that are still available to individuals
affected in various ways by the events of Sept. 11,
2001.
New
Jersey's Task Force 1
Visit
the NJ State Home Page for a list of
phone numbers, services, and NJ State Agencies assisting
WTC
victims and families.
The
Justice Dept. has launched a new website that provides
critical info to the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist
attacks and their families. The Victims and Family Assistance
website --- www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/terrorismvictimassistance
--- offers info about emergency assistance, legal rights
and services available to victims of federal crimes
and provides updates on the progress of the criminal
justice response to the attacks. It also includes information
on coping with the emotional impact of the tragedy.
Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery Information
Information for Parents and Teachers
For
information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
on how to talk to children about the threat of biological
warfare or terrorist attack, click on this link:
One
of the big questions facing parents and teachers is
how to talk to children about the recent terrorist events
in New York and Washington. For more information, click
here:
If
your children or students would like to submit to the
Federal Emergency Management Agency their artwork, or
support or sympathy to first responders or victims,
click here:
The
New York Times WebSite offers interdisciplinary lessons
developed in partnership with The Bank Street College
of Education in New York City. For grades 6-12.
The
NJ University of Medicine and Dentisry Behavioral Health
Care System has prepared information and guidance for
helping children cope with the tragic events of September
11. To access this information
click on:
Information
also is available through OVC's Family Assistance Call
Center at 1-800-331-0075.
Helping
Children With Tragedy
University
of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ Info on Post-Traumatic
Stress for Children and Adults
The
following documents have been prepared by the American
Red Cross.
Coping
With Disaster: Suggestions for Helping Children With
Cognitive Disabilities - U.S. Department of Health &
Human Services information about what to expect, and
some strategies for use with children with mental retardation,
autism, or other disabilities affecting learning, communication,
and understanding.
For Counseling, Information and Referral for Mental Health Services, please visit the following websites:
New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services - Disaster and Terrorism Branch: http://www.disastermentalhealthnj.com
Mental Health Association in New Jersey: http://www.mhanj.org
Emotional support for people affected by disasters or other overwhelming events is also available by calling New Jersey MentalHealthCares’ Disaster Mental Health Helpline toll free at (877) 294-HELP (4357), where experienced crisis counselors can be reached. A TTY line is also available at (877) 294-4356.
Plain
Talk on Terrorism - From the Federal Emergency Management
Agency
For information from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency, including
Backgrounder
on Terrorism
Terrorism Fact Sheet
The Federal Response Plan
The Interagency Domestic Terrorism Concept of Operations
Plan
Urban Search and Rescue
Click
on this link:
http://www.fema.gov/nwz01/nwz01_91.htm
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