[NHCOLL-L:1196] Re: How you can help + more

[Rappaho at aol.com]

hi all, 

this came off another list i am on.

kathy.

Dear i-PR Subscribers:

Enclosed is a copy of the i-PR Special Edition of Crisis Experts and 
Resource sent to media. You may access this information at: 
http://www.xpresspress.com/news/crisisnews.html

We will be accepting postings to be updated to our website and will supply 
additional feeds to media when they query our service.

Anything on Crisis Support for Individuals and Businesses or Emotional 
Support for adults and children will be reviewed for consideration. 
Additionally, we will accept personal accounts if we feel they may be of 
value to the media, especially in NYC. Currently, we are in need of 
information related to the state of hotels in NYC and travel in general.

If you know of any individual or organization that should participate in 
this mailing, please ask them to send the following:

1) Contact person's name

2) Contact person's e-mail address and phone

3) Contact person's location, time zone, pref. method of contact

4) 50 words or less describing your information

Send your resource to: crisisinformation at xpresspress.com

In the subject of the e-mail please type: CRISIS INFORMATION

We mourn those who are lost; and support those involved in the rescue efforts.

Sincerely,
Michael Koenig
Xpress Press News Service
http://www.xpresspress.com

API special report with some pointers on crisis journalism that may be of 
help.
http://www.americanpressinstitute.org

American Airlines 1-800-245-0999 http://www.amrcorp.com
United Airlines 1-800-932-8555 http://www.ual.com
Morgan Stanley 1-888-883-4391. http://www.morganstanley.com

People with information about the terrorist attacks are being asked to 
contact the FBI at 1-866-483-5137 or via its Web site http://www.ifccfbi.gov

Expert on disaster planning and recovery for information systems available 
for interviews. Jason Taule is Global Director, Information and Systems 
Security for Ajilon LLC.  His expertise includes preparing adequate 
business continuity and contingency plans sufficient to minimize/avoid loss 
of life and insure the survivability of business, and all aspects of 
business security. He has done work with the Pentagon; one of his clients 
was headquartered in the World Trade Center -- he prepared their recovery 
and disaster contingency plan.  Prior to the attack, he was performing 
their annual risk assessment. CONTACT: Wendy O'Donnell day: 410-727-2131, 
eve: 410-321-1962 Location: Baltimore, MD wodonnell at cornerstonemtm.com

"Terrorism and Kids: Comforting Your Child" is a new book that helps 
parents and teachers answer children's questions about terrorism. 
Journalists are welcome to use excerpts, which will be available on 
www.TerrorismandKids.com   CONTACT: Alyza Harris <PBJPress at aol.com>  (617) 
630-0945 Boston, EST, prefer email. Published by Peanut Butter and Jelly 
Press.

Online Crisis Information Center Launches in Reaction to the Terrorist 
Attacks. - A new one-stop Internet destination launched today at 
JewzNewz.com to help parents, educators, and community members learn how to 
respond to the horrific terrorist attacks. Contact: Yosef I Abramowitz 
617-965-7700 ext 204 | 617-899-3282 Cell yosefa at aol.com
http://www.xpresspress.com/news/jewznewz_091101.html

Andrea Reynolds, Crisis Brainstormer, brainstorms 10 creative solutions to 
"How do I/we...?" questions in mind-numbing crises. Will assist in finding 
specific steps to cope with this tragedy, personally and socially. Trained 
as crisis counselor, survivor of a mass shooting, bombing in Belfast, and 
terrorism by two stalkers. Contact Andrea Reynolds 
Brainstorm at AndreaReynolds.com, (814) 774-5070 Toll-free: 1-US-REYNOLDS 
(877-396-6537)

List of Crisis Counselors in the U.S.
http://www.find-a-therapist.com/directories/crisis.htm

Nationally recognized child psychologist DR. ROBERT KLINE is immediately 
available for comment and interview on crises related topics. EMERGENCY 
TIPS FOR PARENTS AT:
http://www.xpresspress.com/news/tipsforparents_091201.html
CONTACT: Garis Agency - National Publicists (760) 471-4807
E-mail: Publicists at aol.com

Mary M. Wong, author, "Understanding Your Grieving Heart After a Loved 
One's Death," currently available on her website - www.marywong.com Mary M. 
Wong - mmw at marywong.com - 407 774 5260, Longwood, FL (just north of 
Orlando) She is editor of the award-winning "National Directory of 
Bereavement Support Groups and Services," author of audiocassette 
"Homicide: Understanding the Unique and Complex Challenges Survivors Face", 
has counseled survivors of homicide victims for almost two decades and is a 
survivor herself, and has been recognized for her work on behalf of 
survivors by the New York State Senate.  Her website provides a special 
page for the survivors of today's tragedy where they will find articles on 
homicide bereavement and assisting grieving children.  Links to the most 
comprehensive list of National Bereavement Organizations, a list of over 
175 bereavement books arranged by category and a list of organizations 
dedicated to the needs of Bereaved Children are also found on her site - 
www.marywong.com.  The media is welcome to copy and publish these articles 
for their readers at no charge with proper credit and website information. 
Eastern Time Zone, preferred.

I am a former nurse and ex-military personnel, computer programmer 
specializing in the combat/radar weapon systems that are being used by 
American Troops to deploy against terrorist or anti-American facets.  I 
have been involved in several military and civilian actions that have 
provided me with the compassion and understanding of grief, terror and 
inability to believe that such things can truly happen. CONTACT: Pamela D. 
Wray, Voice: (256) 835-8008 or pxchange at HiWAAY.net Location: Oxford, AL

Sam Hackworth, Ph.D., Founder & CEO of AskaChildPsychologist.com is 
available for interviews. Dr. Hackworth earned his doctorate in clinical 
child psychology from the University of Washington, and completed his 
internship in clinical child psychology and pediatric psychology at Duke 
University Medical Center. He is a member of the American Psychological 
Association and the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy. 
Contact: Sam Hackworth 501-309-3586, ceo at askachildpsychologist.com, Little 
Rock

Warren Hanson is the author and illustrator of the book "The Next Place" 
used in counseling, therapy and crisis situations.
Contact: Dorothy Molstad at 1-888-700-7333 or dorothym at waldmanhouse.com 
and/or Warren Hanson 651-647-1627, warrenwho at aol.com

Dr. Hall, an experienced, practicing child psychiatrist has practical 
advice for parents and teachers who want to help children understand why 
today's events happened, how to reasure children that they and their 
families will not be harmed, and tips on how to deal with children's 
anxieties and fears.
CONTACT: David C. Hall, M.D.   dchall3mindspring.com, dchall at wolfenet.com 
or pager--206-907-5757, put in your number and Dr. Hall will return the call.

Web page with resources, and included a section on state-level gov't Web 
resources on today's events. It's available at:
http://www.researchbuzz.com/#state
CONTACT: Tara Calishain <calumet at MINDSPRING.COM>

The American organization, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), has 
a 10-page fact sheet titled "Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with 
Violence and Disasters."
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/violence.cfm

Children and Responding to National Disaster Information for Children
http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/terror_eds.html

The Jewish Education Center of Cleveland has put together a Response 
Curriculum to the Attack.
http://www.jecc.org/edres/curric/irc/tragedy.htm

The National Education Association has a Crisis Communication Guide
http://www.nea.org/01crisis.html

The National Association of School Psychologists has a coping guide
http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/crisis_0911.html

'A Walk Through Grief, Crossing the Bridge Between Worlds' by Linda 
Pendleton. Although the journey through grief is a personal one, there is a 
commonality to the process. It is Linda's hope that all who read her book 
will find peace and comfort within her words. What is presented, is not 
only heart-wrenching at times, but heartwarming. It is a love story and a 
story of hope. CONACT: Sunny Ross <s-ross at mystic-ink.com> 805.965.5701

HEALTHCARE WORKERS
Professional healthcare workers who wish to volunteer their services
can call 1-800-628-0193 to find out how they can help.

American Red Cross
Call your local hospital or the American Red Cross at 1-800-GIVELIFE to get 
details about when and where you can donate blood.  Medical personnel who 
wish to donate their services should contact their local American Red Cross 
office.  Anyone can access the Red Cross website for information, or to 
make a donation of money. http://www.redcross.org

ONLINE BLOODBANK LOCATOR
http://www.aabb.org/Locator/Locator.asp

The American Press Institute has created a forum for journalists to share 
their personal stories of covering and coping with this unimaginable story. 
If you need help of any sort from fellow journalists or would simply like 
to share your side of the story, here's the forum: 
http://www.americanpressinstitute.org/forums/categories.cfm?catid=34