This website provides information that can help school leaders plan for any emergency, including natural disasters, violent incidents and terrorist acts.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and Education Development Center, Inc.
This webinar convened Gulf coast superintendents and mental health professionals for a 75 minute Virtual Town Hall Meeting to discuss the behavioral health impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance (REMS TA) Center
This one-hour webinar focused on the role of school nurses in all-hazards school emergency management planning, framed around the four phases of emergency management: prevention-mitigation, prepare
The Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium, in partnership with the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce and the cities of Fairhope, Spanish Fort and Daphne, are seeking volunteers to become peer li
Area mental health experts say Gulf Coast residents may be more prone to depression and other emotional problems this season because of this year’s devastating oil spill and continued economi
This booklet presents teaching strategies that address the specific needs of children who have experienced the 2005 hurricane disasters, but the strategies are relevant to any teacher working with students affected by a natural disaster or traumatic event.
Administrators, teachers, and staff can help reduce the impact of trauma on children by recognizing trauma responses, accommodating and responding to traumatized students within the classroom setti
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
