As your public library, we are here for you and have compiled a list of library, local, and regional resources focusing on:
- Mental health and trauma assistance
- Gun violence
- Voting and legislation
- Misinformation
- Books and library resources
Mental health & trauma assistance
For all ages
- Managing distress in the aftermath of a shooting from the American Psychological Association »
- Thrive Counseling Center for Crisis option 1, for Access option 2
Especially for kids & families
- Talking to kids about violence from the National Association of School Psychologists »
- How to talk to kids about school shootings from Common Sense Media »
- Scary things in the news: Videos for early learners, resources for caregivers from Oak Park librarians »
- How to talk to your child about the news from the Collaboration for Early Childhood »
- National Parent Helpline at 1.855.4A PARENT (1.855.427.2736)
Gun violence
Voting & legislation
- Make your voice heard in upcoming elections »
- Know your current elected officials and how to contact them »
- Oak Park-River Forest League of Women Voters »
Misinformation
Books & library resources
- Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America »
- The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic »
- Other articles, books, and research on mass shootings available through our catalog »
