CPA Resources

Resources for Self Help:

• Managing Your Distress in The Aftermath of a Shooting
• Helping children with stress after a shooting

Counseling resources:

• Aurora Mental Health Center:  303-617-2300 (crisis counselors available 24 hours a day).
• Colorado Psychological Association:  Find a Psychologist Locator database - search for a licensed psychologist in your area.
• Crime Victims’ Compensation:  If you are a victim/witness to the Aurora Movie Theater Incident, please Call Paula Bonell at 720-874-8596 or complete a form online - counseling services may be compensated for victims of the incident.
• Mental Health America of Colorado:  1-800-456-3249 (Pro Bono Services).
• Metro Crisis Services:  1-888-885-1222 (Emergency Mental Health Services).
• Suicide Prevention Hotline (24 hour crisis hotline):  1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Mental Health Parity in Colorado
• Continuing Education & Professional Development

Wildfire Resources from APA:

• Tips for Managing Your Distress Related to the Wildfires. http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/wildfire-tips.aspx     APA Psychology Help Center
• Recovering from the Wildfires.  http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/wildfire.aspx    APA Psychology Help Center
• Wildfire - Are you prepared? http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/wildfire/      FEMA
• Wildfires.  http://www.ready.gov/wildfires    Ready.gov
• Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires http://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/parents_wildfires.pdf   National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• Wildfires:  Tips for Parents on Media Coverage. http://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/Wildfires_media.pdf   National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• Disaster Distress Helpline (24/7 phone and text). http://disasterdistress.samhsa.gov/about.aspx   Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration
• Recovering Emotionally.  http://www.redcross.org/find-help/disaster-recovery/recovering-emotionally   American Red Cross
• Building Your Resilience.  http://www.apapracticecentral.org/outreach/building-resilience.aspx   American Psychological Association