Mass Tragedy Support
It’s OK Not to Feel OK.
Mass tragedy incidents are overwhelming and difficult to process. It’s OK not to feel OK. If you are feeling confused, angry, sad, anxious, or depressed, you are not alone. You do not have to have to be directly impacted by a mass tragedy to experience difficulty sleeping, problems with concentration, or grief. Though every mass tragedy incident produces direct victims, the entire community–and sometimes an entire region–can be deeply impacted. If you have questions or need additional help, please email Valerie Craig or by calling 615.390.5202.
General Resources
The following are general resources that may be useful as you process your experiences.
Tennessee Voices for Victims Resources
- Coping With a Mass Tragedy Incident
- Coping With a Mass Tragedy Incident – En Español
- Supporting Children in the Aftermath of Trauma
- Supporting Children in the Aftermath of Trauma – En Español
National Association of School Psychologists Resources
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Resources
Transcend App from the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center
A free app to help users identify and respond to common impacts following a mass violence event.
Book Recommendations
The following document offers book recommendations for all ages, from preschool, gradeschool, and high school to adult.
Covenant School Resources
For resources specific to the Covenant School incident, please visit tnvoicesforvictims.org/covenant.
Please contact Valerie Craig with any questions or inquiries.