College & University: Recovery Tools

Includes tools and mental health resources that will be useful when campuses
re-open after a closure.

»  Counseling Resources

• Disaster Counseling
  Techniques on how to counsel disaster survivors
  (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

»  Self-care

• How to Deal With Grief
  Advice for maintaining mental well-being while dealing with a loss
  (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
   

• Picking up the Pieces After a Disaster
  Steps for a safe and speedy recovery; 10 pages (American Red Cross)
   

• Self-Care Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event: What to Expect
  in Your Personal, Family, Work, and Financial Life
  Techniques for understanding disaster events and ways to ease stress; 3 pages
  (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
   

• Strategies to Help Survive Painful Times
  Advice on how to cope with a tragedy (Fairfax County, Virginia)
   

• Tips for Managing and Preventing Stress: A Guide for Emergency
  and Disaster Response Workers
  Suggestions for those who are at the scene; outlines facts, indicators
  of stress, and stress management strategies; 3 pages
  (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)