Resources Highlighted for Employees of CDC to Help with Coping and Similar Topics

CDC's Employee Assistance Professional (EAP) counselors play a critical role in the well-being of CDC employees, particularly in the aftermath of the tragic events. We hope the follow sources of information are helpful.

• The LifeCare Web site provides a variety of resources
• The Department of Justice has an excellent resource for victims.- The publications section provides a book called Responding to Terrorism Victims: Oklahoma City and Beyond that is very useful.
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides information on financial assistance and other issues.
• The National Institute of Mental Health provides excellent guidance.
• The Oklahoma City National Memorial shares their experiences with us.
• The Oklahoma City National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism shares their knowledge and experience.
• The International Critical Incidence Stress Foundation, Inc. provides guidance and studies on interventions after traumatic events.
• TAPS --The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors is a national non-profit organization made up of, and providing services to, all those who have lost a loved one while serving in the Armed Forces. The Resource Room on this site has several excellent links. Again, the focus of this organization is assistance to DOD personnel; however, all can benefit from the information.

The following sites address issues with children:

• The Parent Center
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American Psychological Association
• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Other resources:

• Florida AgSafe Web site
• Disaster Handbook Web site
• Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)

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