Additional Resources for Youth Programs
Who Can I Call in a Crisis?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services of Tompkins County: (607) 272-1616
The Advocacy Center of Tompkins County: (607) 277-5000
American Camp Association's Camp Crisis Hotline: 1-800-573-9019 (You do not need to be an ACA member to utilize the crisis hotline!)
Cornell University's Crisis Response Team: (607) 255-1111 or 911
Resources for Youth Programs in the Wake of a Trauma:
National Institute of Mental Health - Coping with Traumatic Events
U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Caring for Children Before, During, and After an Emergency
American Red Cross - Emotional Recovery After a Disaster
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Helping Children Cope with Disaster
Resources for Interviewing and Hiring Staff to Work with Youth:
Praesidium - Tips for Effective Interviews
Praesidium - Screening Out Offenders
Redwoods - Layers of Protection when Hiring Staff and Volunteers
Redwoods - The Importance of Family Reference Checks
American Camp Association - 14 Questions to Identify Potential Hiring Risks at Camp
Resources for Youth Participants with Disabilities:
New York State Regulations:
New York State Office of Children and Family Services - Summary Guide for Mandated Reporters
New York State Department of Health - Permitted Camp Guidelines
New York State Public Health Law, Part 7, Subpart 7-2 - Children's Camps
Tompkins County Whole Health - Children's Camps
Federal Regulations: