Ukraine refugee psychological wellbeing pack: guidance for services

Appendix 4: Resources

Some resources which may be of benefit in general are:

• the Psychology Tools' free Ukrainian, Polish, and Russian translations of trauma and PTSD psychoeducational resources;
• the Beacon House resources on talking to children about war and conflict;
• the National Child Traumatic Stress Network's resources on talking to children about war;
• the Scottish Government advice on responding to the psychosocial needs of people affected by emergencies;
• the British Psychological Society's advice on supporting adults affected by traumatic incidents;
• the Scottish Refugee Council's general support and resources;
• NHS Scotland's advice to help you communicate with those who are bereaved;
• the MHPss.net emergency briefing kit on the Ukraine – Russia conflict;
• the National Child Traumatic Stress Network resource on psychological first aid for displaced children and families;
• the National Child Traumatic Stress Network resource on psychological first aid for unaccompanied children;
• the United Nations Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings resources on the humanitarian response in Ukraine and neighbouring countries;
• the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings;
• the CELCIS online resource bringing together advice, guidance and information for people working with and supporting child refugees and their families;
• the Royal College of Psychiatrists' information on Asylum seeker and refugee mental health;
• an illustrated guide on doing what matters at a time of stress;
• the Inter-Agency Standing Committee's mental health and psychosocial support information for the Humanitarian Response in Ukraine and Neighbouring Countries;
• Alzheimer Scotland's 24 hour Freephone Dementia Helpline;
• Parent Club's advice on supporting older children's mental wellbeing for parents and carers; and
• tips on helping children through play from Parent Club.

Social Work Standby Services are services that operate out of hours and liaise with relevant partner agencies regarding any calls that are received out of ours. They can be contacted as follows:

• Glasgow and Partners Emergency Social Work Services – 0300 343 1505.
• Edinburgh Emergency Out of Hours Social Work Services – 0131-200-2324.
• Ayrshire Out of Hours Emergency Social Work Services – 0800 328 7758.
• Dumfries and Galloway Out of Hours Social Work Services – 01387 273660.
• Highland Council Out of Hours Social Work Team – 08457 697284.

Specific Resources for Children

Some resources that might be of benefit for children are:

• the Psychosocial Centre's Psychological First Aid for Young Peers handbook;
• the MHPSS Network's 'I Support My Friends' resource kit;
• World Vision's child friendly spaces at-home activity cards;
• Young Scot's Aye Feel resource which provides advice and information about emotional wellbeing for young people; and
• the National Child Traumatic Stress Network information which provides Psychological First Aid for displaced children and families.