Oil Spill Distress School Kit
These resources have been developed to help you reach out to the students and families in your school who are experiencing stress from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill of April 20, 2010. The documents, tools, and templates provided here are customizable for your specific needs. The resources include tip sheets from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), tools for educators, and communications resources. Click on the links below to access individual resources.
SAMHSA Tip Sheets
- Tips for Talking to Children & Youth About the Oil Spill Disaster - A Guide for Parents and Educators
- Tips for Talking to Children & Youth About the Oil Spill Disaster - Interventions at Home for Preschoolers to Adolescents
- Tips for Talking to Children & Youth About the Oil Spill Disaster - A Guide for Teachers and School Administrators
- Tips for Coping with the Oil Spill Disaster - Managing Your Stress
- Tips for Dealing with Grief Due to the Oil Spill Disaster
- Tips for Oil Spill Disaster Response Workers - Possible Signs of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Tips for Oil Spill Disaster Response Workers - Managing and Preventing Stress for Managers and Workers
Educator's Tools
- Educators’ Important Role in Supporting Students Experiencing Oil Spill Stress
- Educators’ Checklist for Coordinating School Response to Oil Spill Stress
- Sample Oil Spill Stress Staff Meeting Agenda
- Mental Health Services Infrastructure Assessment
