Friday, May 24 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:49:23 GMT
Cameron Stringfellow
A teenager was killed and a second was arrested on DUI charges in an overnight accident, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Investigators say a BMW being driven by 18-year-old Cameron StringfellowMore >>
A teenager was killed and a second was arrested on DUI charges in an overnight accident, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.More >>
Authorities said a 51-year-old man was taken into custody after assaulting someone and then resisting arrest early Friday morning. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Daniel Bridges of TickfawMore >>
Authorities said a 51-year-old man was taken into custody after assaulting someone and then resisting arrest early Friday morning.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:45:01 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A baby fights to survive at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in critical condition after being hit by an SUV with his mother behind the wheel, according to police. An orange circle marks the pointMore >>
A baby fights to survive at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in critical condition after being hit by an SUV with his mother behind the wheel, according to police.More >>
Often the physical, mental and emotional trauma of living through a natural disaster has various effects on the mental health of survivors. Dr. Joseph Ackerson, a professor in UAB's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, compiled the following list of mental health resources. These resources are a good starting point to finding out what kind of help is out there for tornado survivors.
Alabama Psychological Association (www.alapsych.org or 334-262-8245) for available resources including a list of licensed psychologists throughout the state of Alabama
Alabama Red Cross
Children's Behavioral Health at Children's Hospital
Local churches (do not hesitate to call even if you have not been to church for many years- they are wanting to reach out and help whomever they can).
Catholic Family Services
Local Mental Health Centers
Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR)
Ackerson and Associates (205-324-8499)
For people that have had a concussion/brain injury, the Alabama Head Injury Foundation (www.ahif.org) and the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.
