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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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