Resources
http://ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/index.jsp This is a resource for veterans who are coping with PTSD. This website also has great information on coping with trauma from natural disasters and survivors of sexual assault. A great starting point for locating other resources.
1-800-FYI-CALL: This is the toll-free phone number for the National Center for Victims of Crime, which offers information and referrals.
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/ Another great website for locating other resources in the community. This is the Department of Health and Human Services site for substance abuse and mental health services. Check out the mental health links on this site, there are a lot of different focus groups for people with unique experiences and needs.
http://nimh.nih.gov/ The website for the National Institute of Mental Health, which is a more general website. Look at the mental health topics page for more information about other disorders that sometimes co-occur with PTSD.
http://rainn.org/ The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network. A great resource for survivors, with links to information about PTSD under the Get Info section.
http://www.leg.wa.gov/legislature This is the link to the Washington State Legislature homepage. This is a great resource for people who are interested in contacting their senators or representatives to get involved on a political level. Check out the search option on top to look for relevant bills and laws on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, sexual assault, etc.
http://therapist.psychologytoday.com/56681 My therapist finder profile on PsychologyToday.com. For excellent articles and recent developments in the psychology field, visit the main PsychologyToday.com website.
http://www.tm.org/resource-pages/62-posttraumatic-stress-disorder This is a great website describing symptoms and treatment of PTSD, specifically the benefits of meditation for survivors of PTSD.
Resources for stalking survivors:
NCVC.org This is the National Center for Victims of Crime website. Look for the Stalking Resource Center link on the lefthand side of the main page.
Witnessjustice.org Help and healing for victims of violence. This website had a lot of great information, on how to support a survivor, on maintaining good self-care in the aftermath, etc. Check out the link on Justice Systems for info on how cases proceed in court.
crime.about.com/od/women/a/stalking_laws.htm This is a master page which has links to stalking laws by state.
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/our_services/psychiatry_and_behavioral_medicine/default.asp This is the link to Seattle Children’s Hospital Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine page. If you scroll down on the page you’ll find links to community resources.