Noah's Assistance Dogs and Canine Crisis Response

12/10/2021

Thanks to Shenzi for her fantastic work today in McCook, NE helping to de-stress college students.

09/27/2021

After a long COVID-19 hiatus, the Crisis Team had a much awaited outing working with young survivors of the 2019 flooding as they were attending Camp Noah sponsored by the Cass County Long Term
Recovery Group. Thanks to Gemma and Vikki, Janell and Buddy, Lisa and Atticus, and Renea and Wrigley for their work. Looking forward to having Briana and Mango out next week as well.

05/11/2020

Our Noah's crisis response dogs aren't out visiting right now, but we still care about frontline workers. Here's a resource that we recommend.

FREE ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND EMERGENCY RESPONDERS

Dear Frontline Responder,

The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress is working with the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and CISM Perspectives in coordinating online groups for healthcare workers and emergency first responders. Currently, there are over 80 volunteers offering supportive and educational interventions.

These groups will offer a safe space to discuss the collective trauma as well as workplace experiences, personal and family crises, compassion fatigue and self-care strategies.

To view the list of groups, their days and times, and the leaders' names and email addresses, please go to the Academy's website at www.AAETS.org/frontline-groups. There are several time and day options.

To join a group, you'll need to do the following:

1. Send an email to the leader of the group with the day and time you will be participating. The leader in turn will send you a code to join the online group prior to the day and time of the group.
2. Sign a digital disclaimer, which can be accessed through a link at the www.AAETS.org/frontline-groups web page or directly at www.AAETS.org/disclaimer.

These groups are confidential in nature. You will not have to provide your name when you join the online group and have the option to use audio and visual or just audio.

The groups are here to offer you support during this very difficult time. There is much appreciation for your sacrifices and hard and tiring work.

Sincerely,

Brad Lindell, Ph.D.
President
American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress

Benjamin B. Keyes, Ph.D., Ed.D.
Executive Director
Green Cross Academy of Traumatology

Daniel J. McGuire, FAAETS, BCETS
President
CISM Perspectives, Inc.

04/05/2020

We care about you, even from a distance. If you need emotional care, the Disaster Distress Helpline is free and available 24/7.

Worry, confusion, frustration or fear can be normal when dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic. For immediate crisis counseling and support, reach out to the Disaster Distress Helpline

☎️ Call 1-800-985-5990

03/24/2020

Check back regularly on our postings. We can't be out offering emotional care in person, but we'll be posting resources.

How parents and other adults react to COVID-19 around children is important to their mental health during this time. Words matter. Here is some guidance on how to talk to kids about the coronavirus crisis https://rdcrss.org/2WyHV13

03/18/2020

NOAH's Canine Crisis Response dogs are busy practicing good self-care and protecting others by staying at home. As a reward, they are getting lots of attention and a few extra treats. What are you doing to take care of yourself?

03/10/2020

The national Disaster Distress Helpline continues to be available for anyone experiencing distress or other mental health concerns as we approach the anniversary of the 2019 Nebraska floods or during the ongoing COVID-19 infectious disease outbreak.

The DDH is funded by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis sup...

02/13/2020

As we move into disaster season in Nebraska, we encourage everyone to review your preparedness plans, build your "go bags," and refill your shelter in place supplies. As you do this, please, please don't forget to prepare for your furry family as well.

Get Informed Know what disasters could affect your area, which could call for an evacuation and when to shelter in place. Keep a NOAA Weather Radio tuned to your local emergency station and monitor TV, radio, and follow mobile alert and mobile warnings about severe weather in your area. Download the...