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Disaster Information Management Center

Provides Earthquakes and Health information for Haiti including Multi language resources in Creole, French and Spanish
Contact:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Two Democracy Plaza, Suite 440 and Suite 510
6707 Democracy Blvd., MSC 5467
Bethesda, MD 20892-5467
Phone: (301) 496-1131 (local and international)
Fax: (301) 480-3537
Toll Free: (888) FINDNLM
Email: tehip@teh.nlm.nih.gov

Source: US Department of Health and Human Services

“Losing a mother, a father, a sister, a brother, an aunt or uncle, a cousin, a friend, a best friend, a schoolmate, a professor, a colleague, a co-worker, a child — these are losses that we can never replace but we can honor them in keeping their memories alive in the things we do every day, in the advices given to us, in the love and caring given to us, in the time and smile given to us and in the things they themselves love to do with us. It is a very painful process and no one can tell you when to smile, when to laugh, when to cry, when to talk about the tragedy. No one knows your story better than yourself”.

“The loved ones that we lost will forever stay in our hearts. The memories will still be livid in our minds and there will always be something that we do whether daily or once in awhile to say: “ I wish my ……” was here” and it is totally ok. In this moment all religions and backgrounds and social classes are in one melting pot. If you believe in the Divine Source, those passing souls are now your guardian angels in Heaven. “

- Haiti1Stop

Source: Psychologists for Social Responsibility Blog (PsySR) Sep 30, 2010

“Please do not deny the way you feel. Do not despair! Talk to a friend, a pastor of your church, a family member, a community organization, a help center, a counselor or anyone that can give you some help so you do not retreat to yourself and be lonely. Do not let the pain rot in your soul without speaking it or share it with others because depression becomes inevitable for all people affected by this tragedy. Whether you are a man or a woman, it is no sign of weakness if you visit a counselor or you do cry.”

“Some of us can still be bitter about the tragedy or question if the Divine Source should have prevented such tragedy or prevent the injuries and deaths that occurred. It is not our duty to judge what happened but it is ok to be sad, mad, angry, with many more of other emotions but the key is to find a place that you can find comfort, start a process of healing that is tailored to your needs, and most importantly not to stop helping others just because you were affected by this tragedy. It is important to still help others. “

- Haiti1Stop

“For many people in Haiti before the earthquake, psychology was a foreign thing that many knew nothing about,” says Dr. Jacques. Psychologists within Haiti fight to heal a nation displaced and traumatized by providing psychological healing from the inside out. Read more.

Source: BahamasIslandsinfo.com Nov 23 2011

“This is a tragedy that we will never forget and that will forever remain in our hearts as a time to realize that anything can happen at anytime and wherever we are. We will forever pray for those souls to be at peace and to join the Kingdom of the Divine and also pray for all the families of those victims to find strength, hope and healing. In times of adversity and loss and confusion, we ought to strengthen our faith in the Divine.”

- Haiti1Stop

Health.com spoke with Nicolas about the psychological impact the earthquake is likely to have on Haitians, and what can be done to support friends and family members who are suffering beyond the disaster zone.

Source: Health.com Jan 14, 2010