Recommended Reading & Tools
📘 National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Learn practical strategies for coping after a community crisis, understanding trauma reactions, and supporting recovery for both youth and adults.
📘 University of Michigan – Resources for Communities After a School Shooting
Find guidance for students, educators, and families recovering from school or campus trauma, including coping strategies and mental-health referrals.
📘 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – Disaster Distress Helpline & Trauma Resources
Access 24/7 emotional support and downloadable materials on managing stress, grief, and trauma recovery.
📘 Montana Office of Public Instruction – Dealing With Traumatic Events in Schools (PDF)
A short guide for educators and community members on supporting students and peers after critical incidents.
📘 Coping With Community Violence – Mental Health Resource Guide
Comprehensive list of hotlines and strategies for survivors of violence and those supporting affected communities.
Healing is not linear. Be patient with yourself as you navigate each stage of recovery — small steps count as progress.
These resources are here whenever you need to revisit them.
Crisis Support Contacts
If You Need Help Right Now
You are not alone — support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
All helplines listed below are free, confidential, and available to anyone in distress.
If you ever feel unsafe or unable to cope, please reach out immediately.
24/7 National Hotlines
📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 to connect with trained counselors who can listen, provide emotional support, and help you find local care.
Available in English and Spanish.
📞 SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 for immediate crisis counseling related to trauma, disasters, or violent incidents.
💬 Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor via text message.
Available 24/7 in the U.S. and Canada.
Local Support – New Mexico State University
🏥 NMSU Aggie Health & Wellness Center
Confidential mental-health counseling and wellness services for students, staff, and faculty.
📞 Phone: 575-646-2731
📍 Location: Corner of Breland Dr. and Stewart St., Las Cruces Campus
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
🚔 NMSU Police Department (Emergency):
Dial 911 or call 575-646-3311 for on-campus emergencies.
If You Are Outside the U.S.
🌎 Find a Helpline (International Directory)
Search worldwide hotlines by country and language for immediate crisis assistance.
Reaching out for help is an act of courage.
These lines are open anytime — day or night — for you or someone you care about.
Video courtesy of the Psychotherapy Academy, featuring Dr. Barbara Rothbaum, Emory University School of Medicine. Embedded under YouTube’s standard permissions for educational use.
This evidence-based exercise is recommended by the American Psychological Association’s Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD (2017) as a tool for managing anxiety and supporting emotional regulation.