This website provides resources on mental disorders that may be related to or affected by exposure to violence or traumatic events; helping children and adolescents cope with violence and disasters
The HHS Oil Spill Website provides information for clinicians on health surveillance, guidance for pre-exposure screening, taking an exposure history, crude oil, and dispersants.
National Center for Cultural Competence at the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development
The guide is intended for use by a diverse array of stakeholders and constituencies in the integrated system of services for children and youth with special health care needs and their families.
The Institute for Trauma and Stress at The NYU Child Study Center
This guide presents guidelines for schools, mental health professionals, and parents to help them in talking to and helping children cope with trauma and death.
Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research & Training Center for Children
This report shares results of interviews conducted with personnel from selected organizations and focuses on key practices that were reported to increase accessibility of mental health services for
Psychological First Aid (PFA) training online includes a 6-hour interactive course that puts the participant in the role of a provider in a post-disaster scene.
The APA Deepwater Oil Spill Resources Website contains links to mental health resources, resources for relief workers, and general resources on the Deepwater Horizon response.
This AAP Website provides communication tips for parents and caregivers in talking to children about the oil spill, guidelines for keeping children safe from oil and toxic areas where cleanup effor
Substance Abuse and Mental Healh Services Adminstration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA created this manual that presents guidelines to improve services for people with serious mental illness or emotional disorder who are in mental health crises.
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.
