1. Helping Children and Youth to Recover After Traumatic Events

    February 23, 2018
    The following resources are meant to help parents, caretakers, and teachers assist children and youth in understanding and recovering from from traumatic events, like the recent school shooting in Parkland, FL.  These guides, tools, and approaches can be used in the recovery process to create a more well-informed support system for children and...
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  2. Understanding Addiction, Treatment Services, and Paths to Recovery

    February 20, 2018
    Over 21 million Americans are suffering from substance use disorders and many more are at risk. If you are struggling or worried about a loved one, there are resources that can help you.  If your organization serves individuals who struggle with addiction and substance use disorders, these resources will help you stay informed and...
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  3. Pathways to Health Equity in Communities

    February 14, 2018
    In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of...
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  4. First Responders Helping Others with Mental Health and Reminders to Care for Themselves

    February 12, 2018
    Creating Safe Scenes training course from SAMHSA is designed to help police, fire, and emergency medical services personnel respond to calls involving someone experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis. Creating Safe Scenes presents information about mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and trauma; offers guidance on de-escalating scenes with...
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  5. The Value of Peer Support

    February 8, 2018
    When youth witness or experience a horrible event, they often do not have words to help make sense of what is happening and do not realize the potential for long lasting effects. It can be challenging to ask for help. As a result, youth often work to make sense of...
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