Coping with Traumatic Events
Mental Health Resources
UB Services
Counseling Services (645-2720)The staff of Counseling Services is keenly aware that people may struggle with stress, anxiety, and other emotional reactions during this time of international unrest and conflict. Please know that Counseling Services counselors are available on a walk-in basis at our offices for personal crises and other emotional emergencies, and that we are also available for consultation should you have contact with someone in distress and you need assistance on how best to proceed. Please feel free to call our office and speak to one of our counselors.
Counseling Services documents:- A Message to the UB Community on Coping with Loss: PDF (35KB) | Word (36KB)
- Dealing with Crisis and Traumatic Events: PDF (32KB) | Word (41KB)
- Understanding Stress Reactions: PDF (47KB) | Word (36KB)
- Faculty Tip Sheet: Helping Students During Stressful Times: PDF (71KB) | Word (30KB)
- Referral Guide for Staff & Faculty: General information about our services, how to respond to someone in distress, and how to make a referral.
- War Anxiety: Dealing With Rational Fear
- Helping Students Concerned about the Threat of War and Terrorism: A Guide for Faculty and Staff
- Staying Connected when a Loved One is Deployed
(Permission is granted to reproduce these documents for non-profit purposes.)
After hours crisis services are also available:Counselor On-Call (645-2222)
For after-hours emergencies, an on-call counselor can be reached by calling Campus Police at 645-2222.University Police (North Campus 645-2222/South Campus 829-2222)
University Police officers have experience working with students in crisis and can provide options for further assistance if needed.Crisis Services, Inc. (834-3131)
Crisis Services is a 24-hour hot-line service for anyone in Erie County. People can call and talk to a trained counselor to determine whether or not there is a serious psychological emergency.
- Services for UB employees
: The UB Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free program offering confidential help for employees, retirees and their families who need assistance with personal problems or concerns.
Selected internet resources
- American Psychological Association
- Coping With Traumatic Events
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center - Coping with Disaster
National Mental Health Association - Coping with Unsettling Times
National Association of School Psychologists - Away From Home: Coping with the Unexpected
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