NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies provides research and
information about traumatic stress.
National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information on a number of
mental health surveys being conducted by the NIMH that will provide a snapshot of
mental health in the U.S. before and after September 11. The site also includes
information about mental disorders related to stress and trauma.
Project Liberty is an ongoing disaster-recovery initiative created by the New York State
Office of Mental Health to provide free, immediate mental health counseling, education,
and referral services to people affected by the World Trade Center disaster.
The PTSD Alliance has been created by an alliance of organizations concerned with
trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The Sidran Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to research, advocacy, and
education to help people who have experienced trauma.
Trauma Pages is a master resource created by a researcher in the field with links to
numerous pages on PTSD and trauma.
Therapist Finder offers help to people seeking specific types of therapists in their area.
Resources for Children’s Therapy
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides information to assist
parents and children in dealing with the events of September 11,2001.
Child Trauma Academy provides information on helping children cope with trauma and
stress.
Community Support Unit of the Children’s Health Fund is a mobile mental health
van offering fi-ee counseling and screenings to Lower Manhattan children and families
affected by terrorist attacks. For more information call (212) 535-9400.
The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services offers confidential counseling
and support services for children at free drop-in outpatient counseling centers as well as
other community locations. Call (212) 397-4090 or (212) 397-4250 for a center in your
area.
National Association of School Psychologists is an index of valuable articles and
resources about helping children cope with a national tragedy.
Project Liberty is an ongoing disaster-recovery initiative created by the New York State
Office of Mental Health that provides fi-ee, immediate mental health counseling,
education, and referral services to people affected by the World Trade Center disaster.
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