Developed by the World Health Organization, the AUDIT is a brief (10-item) screening tool that primary care practitioners, healthcare paraprofessionals, and individuals can use to screen others, or themselves, for problematic alcohol use. The AUDIT is provided in both interview and self-report versions and includes illustrations and measures of standard drinks.

Part of SAMHSA’s Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) series, this manual provides best-practice guidelines for practitioners offering mental health and substance use disorder treatment services to individuals experiencing homelessness. It defines types of intervention and prevention, stages of recovery, and forms of treatment through discussion and vignettes, as well as a literature review.

This recorded webcast describes an incident involving a person in Texas who was experiencing homelessness when he got sick with Ebola virus disease in 2014. The webcast features firsthand experiences, lessons learned, and best practices for disaster behavioral health services in relation to Ebola and other public health emergencies.

The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress is dedicated to advancing trauma-informed knowledge, leadership, and methodologies. The Center’s work addresses a wide scope of trauma exposure from the consequences of combat, operations other than war, and terrorism, to natural and human-caused disasters and public health threats.

The Crisis Text Line serves people across the United States experiencing any type of crisis and provides free, 24/7 emotional support and information through texting with a live, trained specialist. Individuals in the United States can access the Crisis Text Line by texting "HOME" to 741741. Responders can make disaster survivors aware of this resource.

This pamphlet provides a brief explanation of Psychological First Aid for first responders and disaster responders. It highlights do’s and don’ts for working with disaster-affected individuals and communities and supporting survivors who are experiencing strong emotions.

This half-day training teaches individuals ages 15 years and older steps to identify people with suicidal thoughts and connect them to resources for help and support.

The C-SSRS is a short questionnaire that can be administered quickly in the field by responders with no formal mental health training, and it is relevant in a wide range of settings and for individuals of all ages. The website provides information about the C-SSRS, also known as the Columbia Protocol, including the history of its development and how it can be used.

This part of the Los Angeles County Community Disaster Resilience Project (LACCDR) website features items that communities across the United States may find useful for enhancing resilience. These items include a toolkit for building community resilience; a community resilience work plan; and trainings, projects, and other resources from sources other than LACCDR.

This PowerPoint presentation provides an interactive guide for school communities creating a plan for supporting mental health and resilience among staff and students. The resource highlights seven core recommendations that include plans for fostering a sense of security and community, working with community partners, and teaching mindfulness.

This 5-hour online course prepares responders and others working with disaster survivors to use Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) to help survivors manage their reactions and cope with difficulties in the weeks and months after a disaster. The course covers the basics of delivering SPR and the core skills of SPR. Users must create a free account with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network Learning Center to access the course.

Disasters and traumatic events have great effects on mental and emotional health, which can cause feelings of stress, anxiety, and worry during and after. This web page explores self-care strategies that can be used while coping with the effects of a disaster to help survivors build resilience and manage stress.

This resource explores the stress public emergencies such as disasters can cause and highlights steps for self-care. It lists several signs of distress and provides strategies for ensuring mental, emotional, and physical wellness.

This wallet card offers tips for the public to manage stress and foster resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. It lists stress reduction techniques and additional resources for information and support.

This tip sheet explores retraumatization signs and symptoms that survivors of disasters and other traumatic events may experience. It provides tips for managing symptoms and building resilience.

This fact sheet explores stress management techniques for survivors of disasters and other traumatic events by explaining reactions individuals may experience and providing tips for building resilience. It includes practical tips for relieving stress, such as ensuring physical health and connecting with others, and includes helpful resources for those seeking further guidance.

This tip sheet explores the effects a pandemic can have on an individual’s ability to manage stress and provides coping skills and strategies. It provides information concerning common reactions in adults, children, and teenagers, as well as tips for managing financial stress.

Developed for caregivers, this web page explains how traumatic events such as disasters can affect children and explores how children at different age ranges may react to traumatic events. It includes a fact sheet that provides tips for caring for a child’s well-being before, during, and after a disaster, as well as an activity sheet for children focused on stress management and coping.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this web page explores strategies for individuals to increase their sense of safety and practice self-care while coping. It includes comprehensive lists of tips for staying healthy, connected, calm, and hopeful during unprecedented times.

Disasters and traumatic events have great effects on mental and emotional health, which can cause feelings of stress, anxiety, and worry during and after. This web page explores self-care strategies that can be used while coping with the effects of a disaster to help survivors build resilience and manage stress.

This tip sheet explores the effects a pandemic can have on an individual’s ability to manage stress and provides coping skills and strategies. It provides information concerning common reactions in adults, children, and teenagers, as well as tips for managing financial stress.

This infographic from the Center for Health Care Strategies explores 10 key organizational and clinical practices for trauma-informed care. It includes a brief explanation of possible traumatic events, the impact of trauma on mental and physical health, and guidance for organizations seeking to implement a trauma-informed framework.

This advisory offers mental health and substance use disorder service professionals and administrators approaches for addressing challenges when serving people experiencing homelessness. It includes guidance for person-centered prevention and trauma-informed treatment.

Created for healthcare professionals providing services to individuals or communities affected by disaster events, this recorded webinar explores special considerations that must be addressed for community members who have previous trauma experience or impacts and struggle with homelessness or poverty. It highlights the need for Mental Health First Aid and explores the differences between disaster trauma and other traumatic experiences.

This guide explores the connection between anti-racist organizations and trauma-informed care, highlighting the importance of both due to the prominence of current and historical anti-Black racism. It provides a detailed explanation of the importance of trauma-informed care and identifies how organizations can ensure their trauma-informed approaches address the needs of all communities, especially those who have experienced trauma due to racism.