Resources for the Dallas Community in the Aftermath of Tragedy

Many in the Dallas community may be feeling a wide range of emotions after recent shootings of members of the Dallas police force. It is typical for people to experience a variety of emotions following such a traumatic event. These feelings can include shock, sorrow, numbness, fear, anger, disillusionment, and grief. Beacon Health Options offers the following resources and information to support community members who have been affected by violence and tragedy.

Coping With Trauma

• Common Reactions After Trauma
• When Disaster or a Traumatic Event Strikes: Easing Anxiety
• Managing Your Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting
• Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event: Managing Your Stress
• Media Coverage of Traumatic Events: Watch What You’re Watchin
• Returning to Work After a Traumatic Event
• Don’t Ignore Culture in Dealing with Trauma
• Recognizing and Responding to a Hate Crime
• Combatting Discrimination

Support for First Responders

• Support for Disaster and Trauma Responders

Support for Friends and Loved Ones

• When a Friend or Loved One Has Been Traumatized
• How to Listen to Someone Who Is Hurting

Support for Children

• Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of Random Violence
• Helping Your Child Cope With Ongoing Fears

Recovery and Resilience

• After Trauma: Recover by Coping, Refocusing, Renewing
• Dealing With the Effects of Trauma: The Healing Journey
• The Building Blocks of Resilience
• Develop Resilience to Recover from Setbacks
• The Road to Resilience: Tips for Rebounding from Adversity

Community Resources

• Dallas Police Department Victim Services
  http://www.dallaspolice.net/resource/victimServices
• City of Dallas
  http://www.dallascitynews.net/
• Assist the Officer Foundation
  https://atodallas.org/
• Law Enforcement Family Support Network
  http://www.lawenforcementfamilysupport.org/whatfamiliesneedtoknow.php