Navigating the Unpredictable: Support for Crisis & Change
Resources to help you stay prepared, resilient, and well during times of uncertainty.
From changing weather patterns to shifting global relations, life often feels unpredictable. When natural disasters strike or community conflicts arise, the impact on our well-being and sense of security is profound.
VITAL WorkLife is committed to helping you stay prepared, resilient, and well. We have curated these specialized resources to help you, your family, and your organization find stability, manage stress, and foster resilience during life’s most challenging transitions.
AirNow.gov: U.S. Air Quality Index
American Red Cross: Get Help or Contact and Locate Loved Ones
FEMA.gov: Disasters & Assistance or Apply for Assistance International Committee of the Red Cross: Find Help
Military OneSource: 24/7 resources and confidential help
Ready.gov: Disasters and Emergencies
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Disaster Distress Helpline
The Salvation Army: Disaster Relief
Travel.State.gov:International Travel / Emergencies
U.S. Department of Transportation: Call 5-1-1 or National Traffic and Road Closure Information
United Way: Call 2-1-1 for disaster recovery or Find Help Near You
Weather.gov: Weather Safety for All Hazards
These Articles May Offer Additional
Guidance and Comfort
- Staying Safe, Alert, and Steady in a Dangerous Situation
- Grounding Techniques to Help Control Anxiety
- When You're Concerned About Loved Ones in an Area of Armed Conflict
- You're Safer, They're Not: Coping with Separation and Guilt in a Crisis
- Steps to Take if You Lose Contact with Someone in Another Country During a Crisis
- Surviving Survivor Guilt
- Coping with Grief After a Sudden or Unexpected Death
- Secondary Trauma: When You're Affected by Another Person's Traumatic Experience
- Being Supportive to Someone Who Has Experienced Trauma
- Helping Someone You Love Who Has Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Coping with Feelings of Isolation and Alienation in Times of International Conflict
- Psychological First Aid: Guide for Field Workers
- Webinar: Remaining Resilient During a Crisis
- Managing Anxiety in Times of National or International Tension
- Coping with Crisis in the Media (Part 1)
- Coping with Crisis in the Media (Part 2)
- Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of Violent Events
- How to Talk to your Children about Conflict and War
- Talking To Kids About School Safety
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