Resources in Response to the Buffalo Supermarket Hate Crime

The recent racially motivated hate crime at the Tops supermarket in Buffalo New York in which the perpetrator targeted a Black community and has expressed white supremacy and anti-Semitic leanings has evoked a range of emotions and concerns of safety across the United States. In response to this event, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed resources to help children, families, and communities navigate what they are seeing and hearing, acknowledge their feelings, and find ways to cope together. These resources include:

• Coping After Mass Violence

• For Teens: Coping After Mass Violence(En Español)

• Assisting Parents/Caregivers in Coping with Collective Traumas

• Helping Youth after Community Trauma: Tips for Educators(En Español)

• Addressing Race and Trauma in the Classroom: A Resource for Educators

• Talking with Children about Hate Crimes and Anti-Semitism

• Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After Mass Violence

• Talking to Children about Mass Violence

• Teacher Guidelines for Helping Students after Mass Violence

• Psychological Impact of Mass Violence

• Racial Injustices and Trauma: African Americans in the US: NCTSN Position Statement

• Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers(En Español)

• Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers (En Español)

• Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers(En Español)

• The Power of Parenting: How to Help Your Child After a Parent or Caregiver Dies

• After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal

• Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event

• Once I Was Very Very Scared – children’s book for young children

• Pause-Reset-Nourish (PRN) to Promote Wellbeing (En Español) (for responders)

• Coping with Stress Following a Mass Shooting

• Helping People After a Loss

• Safety, Recovery, and Hope after a Disaster

• Grief Leadership

• Restoring a Sense of Well-Being in Children After a Disaster

• The Debriefing Debate

• Leadership Communication

• Information for First Responders on Emotional Reactions to Human Bodies in Mass Death

Psychological First Aid and Skills for Psychological Recovery

The NCTSN also has resources for responders on Psychological First Aid (PFA; En Español). PFA is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events. PFA Mobile and the PFA Wallet Card (En Español) provide a quick reminder of the core actions. The PFA online training course is also available on the NCTSN Learning Center. PFA Handouts include:

• Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers (En Español)

• Parent Tips for Helping Preschoolers (En Español)

• Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children (En Español)

• Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents (En Español)

• Tips for Adults (En Español)

From the National Mass Violence and Victimization Resource Center

• Transcend (mobile app to assist with recovery after mass violence)

• Rebuild your Community: Resources for Community Leaders

• Media Guidelines for Homicide Family Survivors

• Timeline of Activities to Promote Mental Health Recovery

• Self-Help: Resources for Survivors

• E-learning Courses: Trainings for Clinicians

• Resources for Victim Assistance Professionals

Emergency Supports Available

Erie County's Crisis Services is available for those impacted by the tragedy in our community this weekend. Mental health counselors from BestSelf, Endeavor Health of WNY, Crisis Services, and Spectrum Health in association with the Erie County Department of Mental Health will be available at the Johnnie B. Wiley Sports Pavilion Monday, May 16th from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. located at 1100 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo 14208. All are welcome.

• The Erie County Crisis Hotline is available 24/7 by calling (716) 834-3131.

• Crisis Services Kids Helpline (716) 834-1144 is available for youth under 18 years of age for confidential support.

• Spectrum CARES is available for youth under age 18 to obtain emergency mental health support at (716) 882-4357.

• Niagara County Crisis Services can be reached by calling (716) 285-3515 for emergency support.

• OGH 24 Hour Crisis Line can be reached at 1-800-339-5209 to obtain emergency mental health support.

• The Chautauqua County Crisis Hotline can be reached at 1-800-724-0461 or text "Talk" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 1-800-273-TALK(8255)

True Bethel Baptist Urgent Response is available for spiritual support and prayer (716) 903-4261

Reverend Theressa Johnson is a Spiritual Minister specializing in Grief and Healing. Rev. Johnson would like you to know she is of diverse culture, was raised in the Jefferson Avenue neighborhood, and still holds familial ties to the community. She has volunteered her services to anyone in need. You may reach her at (716) 481-2799.

Transportation Assistance

Families residing in the 14208 and 14209 areas can access Lyft and Uber using Code SHOPBUF for FREE transportation to grocery stores.