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Emergency Preparedness

Trauma resulting from emergency situations, such as acts of terrorism or natural disasters, affects us all, directly or indirectly, and can be devastating. (Source: National Center for Trauma-Informed Care brochure). It is essential that the behavioral healthcare system build capacities to aggressively respond to the immediate and longer-term behavioral health care needs of those adversely impacted by traumatic events. The Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH) collaborates with its partners to develop strategies to meet the behavioral health care needs of Ohioans -- during emergencies or after traumatic experiences.

Information for Adults on Self-Care

Care Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event: What to Expect in Your Personal, Family, Work, and Financial Life (Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) National Mental Health Information Center)
How to Deal With Grief (Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) National Mental Health Information Center)
Managing the Emotional Consequences of Weather
Office for Victims of Crime (Source: U.S. Department of Justice)
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
ReadyOhio (Source: Ohio Department of Public Safety)
Ready.gov (Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

Information for Older Adults

A Guide for Older Adults (Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) National Mental Health Information Center)
Silent Survivors

Information for Children and Families

After Disaster: What Teens Can Do (Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) National Mental Health Information Center)
Childhood Trauma and Conflict Resolution (Source: Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management)
Children and the News (Source: American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
Cómo ayudar a los niños a vérselas con el miedo y la ansiedad
The Cool Spot (Info on alcohol and resisting peer pressure)
Disaster Help for Parents and Children (Source: The Child Advocate
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Kids
Guía de Consejería de Crisis para Niños y Familias en Casos de Desastres
Helping Children Cope After a Disaster (Source: The Child Advocate)
How is your child doing? Helping your child cope with terrorism and war
Resources for Parents and Teachers About How to Talk to Children/Students About Catastrophic Events (Source: National Center for Children Exposed to Violence)
Tips for Talking to Children After a Disaster: A Guide for Parents and Teachers (Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) National Mental Health Information Center)

Information for First Responders

Dealing With Stress After a Disaster (Source: National Ag Safety Database)
Disaster Counseling (Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) National Mental Health Information Center)
Ohio Responds
Tips for Managing and Preventing Stress: A Guide for Emergency and Disaster Response Workers (Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) National Mental Health Information Center)
ODMH Volunteer Identification and Data Information Registry Form

Information for People with Disabilities

Tips for People Who Are Hearing Impaired or Have Communication and Speech Related Disabilities (Source: American Red Cross)
Tips For People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs

Information Related to Culture

Developing Cultural Competence in Disaster Mental Health Programs
Racial Differences in Stigmatizing Attitudes Toward People with Mental Illness
Cultural Factors Influencing the Mental Health of Asian Americans

Training and Professional Resources

ODMH Behavioral Health Disaster Volunteer Training Curriculum: Helping People Find Strength Following Disaster

A Primer for Volunteers presented by the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS)

Psychological First Aid: A Guide to Responding to Emergencies At Colleges and Universities (Draft document)

Other National Resources

American Red Cross

American Psychological Association

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emergency Preparedness and Response

Communicating in a Crisis: Risk Communication Guidelines for Public Officials

Emergency Mental Health and Traumatic Stress (Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) National Mental Health Information Center)

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Advisory – What to do if you receive a suspicious letter or package

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (English)

Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA) (Español)

Mental Health America

National Institute of Mental Health

United States Postal Service Suspicious Mail Alert Poster

USA.gov – America Responds to Terrorism