Here are some additional resources to add to the list I shared (below) just about 15 months ago…

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) and is now active across the United States. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary. Learn more at https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/.

And of course, reach out to your local schools and colleges. They have many resources on site for students.
Take care of yourselves.
#SpartanStrong

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
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From: Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)
Sent: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 8:39 AM
To: miyouth@mcls.org; michlib-l@mail.mcls.org
Subject: Talking to Kids about Fear and Violence

My thoughts are with the entire Oxford community today…

Here are a few resources library staff might find useful for families in your own communities today:

Talking To Kids About Fear And Violence – Mental Health America

Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers – National Association of School Psychologists

(Many additional resources on this site, too)

School Shooting Resources – The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

AACAP Resource Library on Guns and Violence – American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Federal Resources for Helping Youth Cope after a School Shooting – Youth.Gov

OK2SAY – State of Michigan Tip Line

Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools.

Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.