Randolph Area Care Team

The Randolph Area Care Team is a consortium of community leaders who have come together for the purpose of helping this community through the crisis of Brooke Bennett's abduction and death.

The team is made up of mental health care providers, clergy, educators, counselors, business people and members of Bethany Church.

We are thankful to the many agencies and individuals that have responded to this effort and firmly believe this tragedy will not define us, but our response to it will.

Events / Updates

TIMES AND LOCATIONS FOR BENNETT SERVICES:

Visiting Hours - July 8th, 2008 at RUHS Auditorium from 5-8:00PM

PLEASE BE ADVISED: This will be an open casket wake.

Memorial Service - July 9th 2008 at 11:00 am at RUHS outside in the tent.

RECOGNISING THAT THESE NEXT FEW DAYS WILL BE DIFFICULT, we want to remind you of some available services that are available:

Gifford Hospital; The clinic has hours available for immediate and same day appointments.

Clara Martin Center; Open M-F, 9:00am-5:00pm for walk-in appointments.

Teen Gathering; Sunday, July 13th, 2008 at lake Champaign from 2:00-4:00PM. Come for fun and fellowship…all are welcome!

SAFE ART LISO (Looking Inward, Speaking Out) group meeting Wed. at 4:00 at Chandler. For more information call 802-685-3138.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED IN LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, the Orange County Domestic and Sexual Violence Task Force meets regularly in Tunbridge (3rd Tuesdays from 7-8:30PM at the Parish House), and in Randolph on 3rd Tuesdays (3rd Tuesdays from 5:30-7:oopm at Ayers Brook Center). If you are interested in starting a task force cluster group in your town or area please contact them through SAFE ART at 685-3138 or at beaudinring@yahoo.com.

Resources to assist with the processing of this terrible tragedy.

Local Organizations

Gifford Medical Center 802-728-7000
All individuals who call for an appointment at the Randolph clinic during normal business hours will be seen either immediately or that same day. Individuals under age 18 who are present at the Emergency Room at any time will be seen by a Pediatrician.

Clara Martin Center (Orange County Mental Health) 800-639-6360
24 Hour Hotline for questions about trauma and stress or to set up appointments with a counselor. Individuals who want to be seen who are not current clients, can come to a free walk in clinic at any time during normal business hours, at 11 Main St, M-F from 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Safeline - 800-New Safe (800-639-7233)

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Resources for Parents & Caregivers

Tips for Parents and Caregivers on Media Coverage of Traumatic Events (PDF)

What You Might Observe in Middle School Students (PDF)

Understanding Child Traumatic Stress: A Guide For Parents (PDF)

Other

Traumatic Incidents & Reactions (PDF)

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

American Psychological Association: Understanding Child Sexual Abuse

A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety

For Parents of Children Exposed to Violence or Disaster (PDF)