Resources in Response to the War on Ukraine
The recent attack on Ukraine has impacted many families in the United States, especially our military and veteran families and those who have family living in the region. The NCTSN and our partners have resources for those families who may need support during this time:
Military and Veteran Family Resources
Working Effectively with Military Families: 10 Key Concepts All Providers Should Know
Understanding Child Trauma & Resilience: For Military Parents and Caregivers
Honoring Our Babies and Toddlers: Supporting Young Children Affected by a Military Parent’s Deployment, Injury, or Death (Zero to Three)
Sesame Street for Military Families
Community Support for Military Children and Families Throughout the Deployment Cycle (Center for Study of Traumatic Stress, CSTS)
Strengthening Military Families to Support Children’s Well-Being
Helping Children Cope During Deployment
Military Children and Families: Supporting Health and Managing Risk (webinar)
Impact of the Military Mission & Combat Deployment on the Service Members
Understanding Deployment Related Stressors & Long-term Health in Military Service Members & Veterans:
The Millennium Cohort Study (webinar)
An Overview of the Military Family Experience and Culture
Talking to Children about War
Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event
Psychological First Aid for Displaced Children and Families
Traumatic Separation and Refugee and Immigrant Children: Tips for Current Caregivers
Understanding Refugee Trauma:
For School Personnel For Mental Health Professionals and For Primary Care Providers
Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Parents
Youth and School Personnel
Helping Children with Traumatic Grief: Young Children
School-Age Children and Teens

Military Child Education Coalition Resources to Support Ukrainian Military Children & Their Families
As the situation on the ground in Ukraine continues to evolve, and military families deal with potential deployments, we are reminded of the many uncertainties military-connected children experience as a part of the military lifestyle. We are also reminded of the stress and insecurity that can accompany such unpredictable circumstances.
For 24 years, MCEC® has worked to establish programs and resources for parents, educators, and students to help them navigate unique challenges associated with the military lifestyle. Programs like our Student 2 Student® peer-to-peer support system, parent workshops, and professional development for educators all work together to more effectively respond to the unique emotional needs of military children.
MCEC® is also answering the call from our allies. Upon a request from the National Association of Ukrainian Psychologists, seeking resources for serving military families, the American Psychological Association and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences reached out to MCEC®.
We responded with the tools listed below, which, we believe, can be immediately helpful to families during these extremely trying times.
Developing Positive Coping Strategies
Fostering Resilience in Children
Helping Military-Connected Children with Daily Stress & Frustration
Raising a Confident Child in an Uncertain World
Supporting Children through Natural Disasters & Loss
Turning Stress into Strength
Anxiety in Young Children
Depression in Youth
Community Crises & Disasters
Activity Web of Support
MCEC Webinar Resources
National Child Traumatic Stress Network Resources
A one-on-one English program for Ukrainian Youth
ENGin is a nonprofit organization that pairs Ukrainian youth with English-speakers for free online conversation practice and cross-cultural connection. We work with students age 13-30 and volunteers age 14+.
ENGin pairs English learners with volunteers from around the world to conduct weekly online speaking sessions. Every learner and volunteer is screened to ensure their fit for the program. Participants are then matched based on preferences, interests, and availability to ensure an effective and mutually enjoyable communication experience. After a match is made, ENGin supports learners and volunteers throughout their participation in the program with tips, resources, and problem resolution.
Students Join Here
Volunteer Apply Here
Helpline Resources
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline – call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365.
Military OneSource – call 1-800-342-9647 for eligible DOD service members and their families.
Veterans Crisis Line – call 1-800-273-8255, press “1” or text 838255 for all service members.
PTSD Consultation Program – for providers who treat Veterans. Ask a question by calling 866-948-7880<tel:866-948-7880> or emailing PTSDconsult@va.gov<mail to:PTSDconsult@va.gov>.
For those that are needing technical assistance or additional resources, please don’t hesitate to contact:
Dr. Greg Leskin gleskin@mednet.ucla.edu<mailto:gleskin@mednet.ucla.edu> for Military and Veteran Family resource questions and
Dr. Melissa Brymer at mbrymer@mednet.ucla.edu<mailto:mbrymer@mednet.ucla.edu> for all other questions.
Resources In Europe


Teenage peer-to-peer counselling service offers lifeline to youngsters in Ukraine
An online counselling service for teenagers has made the world of difference to one youngster who struggled to cope with grief.
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