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Seeking Additional Help

Everyone reacts differently to traumatic events. Advice and tips, such as those from this site can provide guidance for coping. Additional help may be needed depending on a person's tolerance level for stress or trauma. If you are interested in additional help for yourself or your child, you can contact a mental health professional or take a mental health screening test.

Looking for a Mental Health Professional
There are several sources for finding a trusted professional to help you or your child. Here are some places to start. Explain that you are looking for a mental health professional to help in coping with a traumatic event and tell about yourself or the family member who needs the assistance.

Family Physician, Pediatric Specialist, or other doctor.
Company's Human Resource or Personnel Department.
Employee Assistance Programs.
Health Insurance Providers.
School Psychologists and Counselors.
Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies—NACCRRA
Places of Worship
Recommendations from friends
Your local phone book—county or local government listings
VA medical centers and Vet Centers (for Veterans)

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