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Services Related to the Terrorist Attack
The Ulster County Mental Health Department and other human service providers are available to assist people dealing with the aftermath of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.
| Ulster County families whose housing has been affected by the tradegy of Sept. 11 are eligible to receive assistance to offset the costs of mortgage payments and rents from REALTORS HOUSING RELIEF FUND. Applications are available and will be reviewed by teams of realtors. The toll free number for more information and applications is 800 874-6500 or online at www.relief.realtor.org. |
The following is a list of available services.
| Support groups - Call the Mental Health Association in Ulster County at 339-9090 ext.113 |
| Individual, group and family therapy - Call the Ulster County Mental Health Department - Intake Service at 340-4000 |
| Crisis Counseling and Support - Call Family of Woodstock at 679-2485 or 338-2370 |
| Information and Referral Services - Call Family of Woodstock at 679-2485 or 338-2370 |
Acute Stress Reaction Distress Signals
Common signs & symptoms of distress not requiring immediate action
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PHYSICAL
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- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Tremors (lips, hands)
- Feeling uncoordinated
- Profuse sweating
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Rapid heart rate
- Muscle aches
- Sleep disturbance
- Dry mouth
- Shakes
- Vision problems
- Fatigue
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COGNITIVE
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- Confusion
- Lowered attention span
- Calculation difficulties
- Memory problems
- Poor concentration
- Seeing an event over & over
- Distressing dreams
- Disruption in logical thinking
- Blaming someone
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EMOTIONAL
- Anticipatory anxiety
- Denial
- Fear
- Survivor guilt
- Uncertainty of feelings
- Depression
- Grief
- Feeling hopeless
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Feeling lost
- Feeling abandoned
- Worried
- Wishing to hide
- Wishing to die
- Anger
- Feeling numb
- Identifying with victim
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BEHAVIORAL
- Change in activity
- Withdrawal
- Suspiciousness
- Change in communications
- Change in interactions w/others
- Increased/decreased food intake
- Increased smoking
- Increased alcohol intake
- Overly vigilant to environment
- Excessive humor
- Excessive silence
- Unusual behavior
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