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At this web page, DHS details First Responder Capability, a program dedicated to providing first responders with technical assistance and inventive solutions to challenges caused by the nature of their jobs. The web page provides information on grants and training, fact sheets, and additional topical research and resources.
View ResourceThis resource from FEMA provides culturally competent and tribal-focused guidance for tribal governments seeking assistance pursuing disaster response and recovery planning. Designed for tribal government leadership and stakeholders, the guide includes steps for designing disaster plans that meet the unique needs of a tribal community.
View ResourceThis web page from FEMA provides information regarding disaster planning and recovery for tribal governments in collaboration with federal and state emergency management agencies. It includes guidance for tribal governments interested in seeking assistance after receiving a disaster declaration, background information on FEMA tribal policies, and tools for pursuing disaster planning, mitigation, and funding assistance.
View ResourcePart of the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit from the U.S. Global Change Research Program, this page compiles information from across the U.S. federal government regarding the impact of climate change on tribal nations. It includes research regarding climate change weather-related events and their impact on traditional ways of tribal life.
View ResourceThis web page lists information about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, provides a 988 partner toolkit, and includes data on suicide and prevention resources. It also features links to partner organizations and funding resources.
View ResourceThis guide outlines the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s work in fiscal year (FY) 2023 in areas including communications and awareness, programs, and research. The guide includes links to information and opportunities to engage in awareness activities and trainings.
View ResourceDeveloped jointly by the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, Education, and Health and Human Services, this guide is designed to help individual schools and school districts develop and update emergency operations plans in response to potential emergencies. It highlights lessons learned and recommendations to ensure high-quality school emergency operations plans.
View ResourceThis page from the Child Care Technical Assistance Network provides resources for parents and caregivers, including childcare organizations, to ensure tribal disaster plans account for the needs of children. The resource listing includes tips and tools for developing tribal disaster plans, childcare provider requirement documentation, and guidance for ensuring coordination of appropriate childcare services during disasters.
View ResourceThis 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.
View ResourcePart of SAMHSA’s Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) series, this handbook provides programs that treat people with mental and substance use disorders with information and tools for disaster planning.
View ResourceDeveloped for institutions of higher education, this guide incorporates lessons learned from recent incidents and recommendations from experts in the field to provide guidance for emergency planners revising and updating existing emergency operations plans. This resources was jointly developed by the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, Education, and Health and Human Services.
View ResourceThis tip sheet provides guidance on communicating with the media for responders serving communities affected by disasters that involved the death of many people. The tip sheet emphasizes the importance of preparation and of identifying a set number of people who will provide information to the media. It also offers tips specifically for media interviews.
View ResourceThis collection of brochures and posters from Ready.gov promotes disaster planning and behavioral health wellness for tribal communities. Designed for different tribal regions and featuring a brochure for tribal leaders, these materials highlight the importance and benefits of effective disaster planning for tribal populations.
View ResourceHHS is the U.S. Government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
View ResourceThis website provides information and resources about emergency management to help individual schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education learn more about developing, implementing, and evaluating crisis plans. Resources include guides and other publications, checklists, and templates and sample materials.
View ResourceThis blog post discusses the importance of addressing issues related to opioid misuse and addiction as part of overall disaster preparedness, response, and recovery plans. It includes ways to plan for disruptions in treatment, as well as increases in illicit drug use.
View ResourceThis report provides an overview of the issue of suicide and the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, as well as the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention Implementation Assessment Advisory Group (NSSP IAAG), whose work is summarized in this report. The report covers findings of the NSSP IAAG, as well as their recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of implementation efforts in the future.
View ResourceThis article describes research on the process and effects of merging, after Hurricane Sandy, of substance use disorder treatment programs in New York City to ensure continuity of care. Investigators interviewed healthcare practitioners in the programs to understand challenges and measures they took that proved successful in terms of patient retention and both patient and staff health and well-being following the hurricane.
View ResourceThis journal article explores the issues that occur when medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder is disrupted by a disaster. Through interviews with health professionals and emergency managers, it identifies the elements that should be included in disaster planning in relation to medication-assisted treatment.
View ResourceThis course provides information for groups to meet and develop meaningful and effective plans that improve the care of animals, their owners, and the animal-care industries in disasters.
View ResourceThis recorded webinar hosted by the National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC) highlights the importance of resilience in disaster and climate adaptation planning and offers suggestions for ensuring efficient disaster response and recovery. It encourages participants to view climate hazards as an opportunity for expanding services and promoting community sustainability and growth.
View ResourceThis report describes a study to identify promising practices for rural mental health and substance use-related programs across the United States. The report explains the importance of promising practices, defines and describes promising practices, and presents in Appendix C the programs included in the study.
View ResourceThis is a guide for communities to help them improve their capacity to respond effectively to disasters and terrorism. It includes information, suggestions, and resources for nine sectors, including business, cultural and faith-based groups and organizations, and first responders.
View ResourceThis toolkit provides information for organizations supporting emergency preparedness, response, and recovery in rural communities. It features evidence-based approaches and models and promising practices for successful emergency planning and preparedness, response, and recovery in rural areas. Topics addressed include types of emergencies, cross-cutting issues, and funding for rural emergency preparedness and response.
View ResourceAt this part of its website, the National Association of School Psychologists provides information and resources about natural disasters, terrorism, suicide, trauma, school violence, and violence prevention. Some materials on these topics are also offered in languages other than English, including Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Kurdish, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
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