Resources
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Agencies, Organizations and Programs
- Center for Asbestos Related Disease
Most event-focused disasters occur suddenly with a defined beginning and an end. However, there is another type of disaster, one with a subtle onset and a potentially lifelong course, caused by exposure to a toxic agent. These events are referred to as technological disasters or more specifically, Slow Motion Technological Disasters. This Web site includes information on both types of technological disasters, slow motion and event-focused.
- Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
The Center is working to increase knowledge of the consequences of trauma and disaster and to apply this knowledge to helping people cope with traumatic events. The Center provides education, consultation and training to our nation and its communities on the effects of trauma and disaster and individual and organizational recovery following these events while maintaining a wide-ranging, vigorous research program to extend our knowledge of the consequences of event-related stress.
- Center for Trauma Response, Recovery and Preparedness
The Center for Trauma Response, Recovery and Preparedness is a collaborative initiative of the University of Connecticut Health Center, Yale University School of Medicine, Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and the Connecticut Department of Children and Families. The Center prepares behavioral health providers to safely and effectively meet the needs of people affected by critical incident trauma in the immediate and long-term aftermath through training and technical assistance.
- Department of Homeland Security
In the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency, the Department of Homeland Security will assume primary responsibility for ensuring that emergency response professionals are prepared for any situation.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an agency of the federal government. FEMA's mission is to reduce loss of life and property and protect our nation's critical infrastructure from all types of hazards through a comprehensive, risk-based, emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
- National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder's (NCPTSD) mission is to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders. Their website provides educational resources concerning PTSD and other enduring consequences of traumatic stress.
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is funded by the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and jointly coordinated by UCLA and Duke University. Their mission is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.
- SAMHSA Model Programs
The SAMHSA Model Programs have been tested in communities, schools, social service organizations, and workplaces across America, and have provided solid proof that they have prevented or reduced substance abuse and other related high-risk behaviors. This Web site serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in learning about and/or implementing these programs. Examples of model programs relevant to disaster and trauma:
- Sidran Institute
The Sidran Institute is a nationally-focused nonprofit organization devoted to helping people who have experienced traumatic life events. This Web site includes a number of resources related to traumatic stress.
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All Hazards Disaster Planning and Preparedness
School Crisis Guide: Help and Healing in a Time of Crisis
The School Crisis Guide offers step-by-step advice for schools and districts to use before, during, and after a crisis. This resource was created by educators for educators to help keep schools safe and to help students and staff return to learning after a crisis. National Education Association and the National Education Association Health Information Network.
Mental Health All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guidance
It is possible, with sound, integrated planning, to fill the new complex roles of identifying disease outbreaks, integrating health and mental health response, and conducting epidemiological surveillance-all of which are necessary in the new age of bioterrorism threats. Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Model School Crisis Management Plan
The Virginia Department of Education offers the Model School Crisis Management Plan for use by local educators and law enforcement officers in developing or refining school division-level and building-level crisis plans. Virginia Department of Education.
Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities
The Guide is intended to give schools, districts, and communities the critical concepts and components of good crisis planning, stimulate thinking about the crisis preparedness process, and provide examples of promising practices. The Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, United States Department of Education.
Preparing for the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism: A Public Health Strategy
This report was developed based on the input of a seven-member committee that addressed the mental health issues resulting from terrorism. The committee identified: gaps in knowledge necessary to inform policies and procedures for planning, preparedness, and intervention; gaps in planning, preparedness, and public health infrastructure; a variety of approaches to intervention to limit adverse mental health consequences; and provided recommendations for options on how to optimize the public health response to long-term and short-term mental health consequences of terrorism. Institute of Medicine, the National Institute of Mental Health and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Redefining Readiness: Terrorism Planning Through the Eyes of the Public (PDF)
Includes the findings of the Redefining Readiness Study presented at a briefing at the National Press Club on September 14, 2004. Center for the Advancement of Collaborative Strategies in Health, New York Academy of Medicine.
The Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Public Health Directors
This guide is an all-hazards reference tool for health professionals who are responsible for initiating the public health response during the first 24 hours (i.e., the acute phase) of an emergency or disaster. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Disaster Mental Health Disaster Assessment State of Indiana
Developed by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, this report provides information on Indiana's mental health response capacity. < HTML | PDF >
2004 Colorado Community Agency Disaster Planning Needs Assessment
This survey was developed by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health. The State of Colorado would like to thank and acknowledge the State of Indiana for providing Sections IX, X and XI of this needs assessment. < WORD >
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Business Continuity and Recovery Plans
Disaster Resource Guide
The Disaster Resource Guide is a comprehensive source for crisis/emergency management and business continuity information.
Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry
This guide takes a step-by-step approach to emergency planning, response and recovery for companies of all sizes. The development of this guide was sponsored by a Public-Private Partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Crisis Counseling Program
Training Manual for Mental Health Human Service Workers in Major Disasters
This training manual explains how survivors respond to and recover from disasters and highlights the importance of tailoring disaster response to individual communities and populations. Intended for use by instructors, it describes effective interventions for responding to disasters and strategies for stress prevention and management among mental health and human service workers. This publication was produced under an interagency agreement between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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Cultural Competence
An Activity Book for African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crisis
This activity book offers culturally specific activities that parents and caregivers can do with children following a crisis. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the National Black Child Development Institute.
Developing Cultural Competence in Disaster Mental Health Programs (SMA03-3828)
Provides information for State, local, and community mental health and human service administrators, planners, trainers, and other staff to respond sensitively and effectively to the needs of all disaster survivors. Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Technical Assistance Bulletin: Following Specific Guidelines Will Help You Assess Cultural Competence in Program Design, Application, and Management
The bulletin presents seven indicators, or guidelines, that program developers, evaluators, and managers can use to gauge whether a program is operating from a culturally competent base. This bulletin explains why culture should be a consideration in assessing prevention programs and describes the cultural elements that are essential to an overall evaluation. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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The Dialogue
A quarterly information bulletin providing time-sensitive, practical, and down-to-earth information for State and Territory mental health and substance abuse coordinators and their local service providers. View recent issues:
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General Behavioral Health Publications
Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Manual (PDF)
This manual describes a 12-week cognitive behavioral anger management group treatment. Each of the 12 90-minute weekly sessions is described in detail with specific instructions for group leaders. It also includes tables and figures that illustrate the key conceptual components of the treatment, and homework assignments for the group participants. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Anger Management for Substance Abuse & Mental Health Clients - Participant Workbook
This workbook was developed for use in conjunction with "Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Manual". It provides individuals participating in the 12-week anger management group treatment with a summary of core concepts, worksheets to complete homework assignments, and space to take notes for each of the sessions. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Coping with the Emotional Challenges of Pandemic Influenza: An Online Guide for Individuals and Families
This presentation provides an overview of pandemic influenza, a description of the emotional challenges, and strategies for coping. New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services, Terrorism and Disaster Branch.
Mental Health and Behavioral Guidelines for Response to a Pandemic Flu Outbreak
This guidance addresses mental health preparedness and response for pandemic influenza. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress.
Pandemic Influenza: Behavioral Health Tips on How to Prepare
This tip sheet describes possible behavioral health symptoms and ways to cope. Ohio Department of Health.
Understanding Child Traumatic Stress
This guide provides an overview on child traumatic stress. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
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Natural Disasters
Disaster Mental Health Services: A Guidebook for Clinicians and Administrators
This guidebook is an introduction to the field of disaster mental health for clinicians and administrators. Practical guidelines and background information are provided. National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
Disaster Response and Recovery: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals (TXT)
This handbook is a resource on basic, practical issues related to planning and implementing disaster mental health services. Provides specific, concrete information for managers who are involved in planning services as well as practitioners who are delivering services. Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services.
Field Manual for Mental Health and Human Service Workers in Major Disasters
For mental health workers and other human service providers who assist survivors following a disaster. This pocket reference provides the basics of disaster mental health, with numerous specific and practical suggestions for workers. Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Mental Health in Emergencies
This document describes principles and strategies primarily for application in resource-poor countries, where most populations exposed to disasters and war live. World Health Organization.
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Protecting the Privacy of Patients: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
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Psychological First Aid
Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide
Psychological First Aid is an evidence-informed approach for assisting people in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism: to reduce initial distress, and to foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning. It is for use by mental health specialists in diverse settings. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
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Select Grantee Developed Materials
These documents were created by one or more of our grantee organizations. Its placement on the National Mental Health Information Center site does not imply endorsement by CMHS or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of the content or the views and opinions of the authoring organization(s).
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Stress Management
A Guide to Managing Stress in Crisis Response Professions
This easy-to-use pocket guide focuses on general principles of stress management and offers simple, practical strategies that can be incorporated into the daily routine of managers and workers. It also provides a concise orientation to the signs and symptoms of stress. Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention
Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) for Trauma Patients (PDF)
This guide was developed to help Level I and Level II hospital trauma centers implement an SBI program. It also may benefit disaster-related substance abuse screening efforts. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Disasters and Interpersonal Violence’s Impact on Substance Use and Mental Health
This presentation which addresses substance use and abuse issues related to disaster was developed by Dr. H. Westley Clark. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Report on the Post-September 11 State Disaster Relief Grant Program of SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
This report focuses on the program activities undertaken by the nine States that received Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) grants under the Post-September 11 State Disaster Relief Grant Program. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.
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Sustaining Your Program
Finding Funding: A Guide to Federal Funding Sources for Child Traumatic Stress and Other Trauma-Focused Initiatives (PDF)
The Finance Project.
Sustainability Planning Checklist
The Coalition for Community Schools.
Sustaining School-Community Partnerships to Enhance Outcomes for Children and Youth: A Guidebook and Toolkit (PDF)
UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools.
Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool for American Indian/Alaska Native System of Care Communities
Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health.
Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool for System of Care Communities
Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health.
Sustainability Toolkit: Toolkit for Sustaining Progress
Safe Schools/Healthy Students Action Center and the UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools.
Synergy for Sustainability: A Technical Assistance Resource (PDF)
Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development.
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Terrorism/Human-Caused Disasters
Communicating in a Crisis: Risk Communication Guidelines for Public Officials
Communicating in a Crisis: Risk Communications Guidelines for Public Officials is a brief, readable primer that can help you do just that. It describes basic skills and techniques for clear, effective crisis communications and information dissemination, and provides some of the tools of the trade for media relations. It can help you prepare for meeting the important responsibility of communicating with the public both directly and successfully during a crisis. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services.
Impact of September 11, 2001 Events on Substance Use and Mental Health in the New York Area (PDF)
This report examines the potential effects of the September 11 events on substance use and substance abuse treatment, mental health problems and treatment, and religiosity in the New York area. The primary focus is on two specific areas: New York City (NYC) and the New York Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (NY CMSA. For comparison purposes, the report also looks at trends in a composite of several other Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Areas (cities and surrounding areas of Los Angeles, Chicago, and Detroit). Office of Applied Studies, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Mental Health Response to Mass Violence and Terrorism
This manual seeks to present mental health and crime victim service providers with a comprehensive and informative resource for assisting terrorism and mass violence victims and affected members of the communities in which acts occur. Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Mental Health Response to Mass Violence and Terrorism: A Field Guide
This Field Guide is intended for mental health and disaster workers; first responders; government agency employees; and crime victim assistance, faith-based, healthcare, and other service providers who assist survivors and families during the aftermath of mass violence and terrorism. Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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For additional publications on disaster and behavioral health please visit the National Mental Health Information Center and the National Center for Alcohol and Drug Information.
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