Coping with Disasters

NEPrep: Coping With Disaster

Nebraska Preparedness Partnership's Coping With Disaster page provides resources to help individuals and communities manage stress, trauma, and grief following a disaster. It includes information on common emotional reactions, practical coping strategies, and guidance for supporting children, families, and others throughout the recovery process.

Disaster Distress Helpline

SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, confidential crisis counseling and support for individuals experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Available 24/7, the helpline connects users with trained counselors who can provide emotional support, referrals, and resources for coping and recovery.

Help Children and Adolescents Cope with Traumatic Events

The National Institute of Mental Health’s guide helps parents, caregivers, and educators support children and adolescents after disasters and other traumatic events. It provides guidance on recognizing emotional responses and helping young people cope and recover.

Ready.Gov: Coping with Disaster

Ready.gov’s Coping with Disaster page provides guidance to help individuals and families recognize and manage the emotional effects of disasters. It includes practical coping strategies, information on supporting children and others, and resources for finding additional help during the recovery process.