Support and resources for those affected by the gulf hurricanes

We join the nation in our profound sympathy for the people of the gulf region, and express our concern and support for faculty, staff and students with loved ones affected by the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The following resources may be of assistance.

For Students:

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) is located at 3300 Tang Center. Students may by seen on a drop-in, urgent basis.

For Faculty and Staff:

• Care Services for Faculty and Staff, the UCB employee assistance program, is available for confidential support at the Tang Center. CARE Services also includes elder care counseling for campus caregivers of seniors and dependent adults, including long distance caregiving. Telephone consulations and appointments for office visits are available by calling (510) 643-7754.
  

For those wanting to donate to humanitarian efforts or for more information:

• UC Berkeley's Katrina Emergency Fund
  Help students who have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina and are now attending UC Berkeley on a temporary basis. This fund will help to defray expenses, such as educational and housing costs, related to supporting the affected undergraduate and graduate students.
  https://colt.berkeley.edu/urelgift/katrina_fund.html
  
  
• UC Berkeley Blood Drives
  Several blood drives are scheduled on campus.
  
  
• Network for Good
  Provides a comprehensive list of organizations accepting donations for Hurricane Katrina relief.
  http://www.networkforgood.org/
  
  
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  Provides updated information, how to donate or volunteer and more.
  http://www.fema.gov/press/2005/katrinadonations.shtm
  

For guidance on coping and taking care of ourselves and others:

• Coping with the Emotional Impact of Hurricane Katrina's Aftermath (pdf)
  
  
• How to Support Others during a Crisis: Guidelines for Faculty, Managers, Supervisors, Residence Hall Directors, and Others in Leadership Roles (pdf)
  
  
• When Loved Ones Have Been Directly Affected by Hurricane Katrina
  
  
• Managing Traumatic Stress: After Hurricane Katrina
  from the American Psychological Association (APA)
  http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=107
  
  
• Reactions of Children and Adolescents to Trauma
  from the National Organization for Victim Assistance
  http://www.trynova.org/crisis/katrina/reactions-child.html
  

For full coverage of the campus response:

• UC Berkeley NewsCenter
  http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2005/09/katrina.shtml

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