Lewiston Maine Shooting Mass Casualty Resources

“Our hearts are broken at the tragic loss of so many lives in Lewiston, Maine yesterday evening. We especially want to send our condolences to survivors of the mass shooting and those who have lost their loved ones. We also know it is so normal for children and adults throughout the entire state of Maine and elsewhere to feel many emotions, including grief, fear, sadness, and anger about these events. Know that you are not alone, and that help is available. Below is a list of established resources for national tragedies such as this one. We remain available for our patients and those in need of psychiatric or psychological services.”
-Dr. Ashley Shaw and Dr. Nicolas Sikaczowski, Peace Behavioral Health
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The recent shooting in Lewiston, Maine has evoked a range of emotions across affected families and communities. In response to this event, Dr. Melissa Brymer of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has compiled resources to help children, families, and communities navigate what they are seeing and hearing in the media, acknowledge their feelings, and find ways to cope together. These resources include:

 

 

Psychological First Aid

The NCTSN also has resources for responders on Psychological First Aid (PFA). PFA is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events. PFA Mobile and the PFA Wallet Card  provide a quick reminder of the core actions. The PFA online training course is also available on the NCTSN Learning Center. PFA Handouts include:

 

 

From the National Mass Violence and Victimization Resource Center & Partners

 

From the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University

 

Disaster Helpline

SAMHSA has a Disaster Distress Helpline – call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365.

Lewiston Maine Shooting Mass Casualty Resources