January 19, 2010 – The situation in Haiti is beyond desperate. Please help, if you can.

• Read a letter from Bloomfield College's President addressing the situation

• See what CSLE has lined up under Help and Hope for Haiti program.

• For information about Earthquake Response Fund, visit http://www.beyondborders.net

• To make a donation, go to: https://secure.groundspring.org/

• For those with loved ones in Haiti: the State Department Operations Center has set up the following number for Americans seeking information about family members in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747.

• Managing your distress:
  The disastrous earthquake in Haiti has affected so many member of our community. As we prepare to begin a new semester, two short papers may provide some helpful coping suggestions for you or for other people in your life. Here are two links to the American Psychological Association’s web site:
  
  - "Managing your distress about the earthquake from afar"
  
  - "Managing traumatic stress: Tips for recovering from disasters and other traumatic events"

• Counseling Support:
  Students affected by the tragic situation are encouraged to speak to a counselor as soon as possible. If that is not something you wish to do right now, this free webinar may also prove to be of use and offers the added advantage of providing an online opportunity to interact with other Haitian students in similar circumstances. If you are interested, just click on this link.
  
  If you’d like to make an appointment with Abby or Lucia, just call us at extension 403 or 302. Our offices hours are:
  Mondays 10:00 – 7:00
  Tuesdays 10:00 – 6:00
  Wednesdays 10:00 – 6:00
  Thursdays 10:00 – 7:00
  Fridays 10:00 – 6:00