As students went back to school, a shooting took place at Apalachee High School in Georgia. We offer students, teachers, staff, family members, and the community the following resources in trying to cope with this senseless tragedy.
***All Barrow County Schools are closed 9/5 and 9/6 2024. Crisis counselors will be offered both days from 8am-4pm. Please visit 179 W. Athens Street in Winder to meet with them. For more information and school updates, click here.***
Or visit Apalachee High School’s main website at: www.barrow.k12.ga.us/schools/ahs/index.
Mental Health Resources
- Resources for Staying Emotionally Healthy in Times of Stress
- Coping with Stress Following a Mass Shooting | Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS)
- Managing Your Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting | American Psychological Association (APA)
- Trauma & Stress-Related Disorders | American Counseling Association (ACA)
Resources for Parents
- Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
- Helping Children Cope with Frightening News | Child Mind Institute
- Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting | APA
- How to Talk to Children About Difficult News | APA
- How to Talk with Kids About Tragedies & Other Traumatic News Events | American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After the Recent Shooting | NCTSN
- Psychological Impact of the Recent Shooting | NCTSN
- Resources for Helping Youth Cope after a Mass Shooting | Youth.Gov
- Restoring a Sense of Safety in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting: Tips for Parents and Professionals | CSTS
- School Shooting Resources | NCTSN
- Talking to Children About the Shooting | NCTSN
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators | National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
- Talking to Kids When They Need Help | APA
Active Shooter Preparedness
- Active Shooter Preparedness | CISA.Gov
- Active Shooter Safety Resources | FBI.Gov
- Attacks in Crowded and Public Spaces | Ready.Gov
- Be Prepared for an Active Shooter | FEMA.Gov
Additional Resources
- American Red Cross Georgia Region: The American Red Cross provides assistance to victims of disasters, including mass shootings. They can help with emergency financial assistance, mental health support, and other services.
- National Center for Victims of Crime: The National Center for Victims of Crime provides a range of resources and services for victims of mass violence, including crisis intervention, emotional support, and assistance with navigating the criminal justice system.
- National Compassion Fund: The National Compassion Fund provides a single, trusted way for the public to donate directly to victims of mass shootings. The fund distributes donations received to the victims and their families.
- National Mass Violence and Victimization Resource Center (NMVVRC): NMVVRC provides a range of resources for victims of mass violence, including information on trauma and coping strategies, victim advocacy, and more.
- The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC): The OVC provides a range of resources and services for victims of crime, including mass violence. Victims of crime may be eligible for crime victim compensation benefits, including reimbursement for medical services, mental health counseling, lost wages, and other costs incurred as a result of the crime.
