Limited funds are available to assist with the out-of-pocket costs for brain health and wellness activities for those most impacted by the tragedy at Sandy Hook School. For a list of frequently asked questions about eligibility and how to submit claims for coverage, please click here – crf-fund-1-2017-faq. Funding is provided through the Sandy Hook School Support Fund and other partners including the Newtown Lions Club Foundation and the Newtown Rotary Club Foundation.
For assistance and referrals to local providers, please call the Newtown Center for Support and Wellness at 203-270-4612.
Helpful Websites
CT Office of Victim Services – www.jud.ct.gov/crimevictim
The Child Trauma Academy – http://childtrauma.org/
The Center for Complicated Grief – www.complicatedgrief.org
National Child Traumatic Stress Network – http://www.nctsn.org
National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement – https://sowkweb.usc.edu/about/centers-affiliations/national-center-school-crisis-and-bereavement
National Center for PTSD – http://www.ptsd.va.gov/
Helpful Tips & Guidelines
Helping Children & Adolescents Cope with Violence – What Parents Can Do
Helping Children & Adolescents Cope with Violence – What community members can do
Tips for Families on Anticipating Anniversary Reactions
Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of Traumatic Events
Teacher Guidelines for Crisis Response