Welcome to the National Resource Center on Diversity Preparedness, a clearinghouse of information on emergency preparedness in culturally diverse communities.
Topic of the month: Recovering from the Oklahoma Tornado: Resources for Children and Families
In the wake of the Oklahoma Tornado, hundreds of children and their families have been displaced from their homes and are searching for their loved ones. This tragedy has awaken many thoughts of the mental health impact on the individuals affected from this natural disaster, especially the children. At times like this, it is especially important to ensure that all of those affected, especially children, recieve the mental health support that they need to process the trauma and anxiety that often develops following a disaster. Below are a list of links to mental resources for parents, providers and others who work with children and teens. There is also a link to child-specific resources on hurricane, tornado and storm related preparedness and recovery.
American Academy of Pediatrics: Children and Diasters: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Storms
Resources for talking to children about violence:
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Prepare Respond Recover
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Pediatrics
Resources for children's post-disaster mental health needs:
Prepare Respond Recover
California Childcare Health Program
Office of the Administration for Children and Families
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
National Institute of Mental Health
American Psychological Association
American Red Cross
National Center for Disaster Medicine & Public Health: Resilience Through Learning- Explosions in Boston
What's New in the Field?
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- Vaccine Promotion Workshop for Faith-Based Leaders in Philadelphia, PA
- Upcoming Health Literacy Twitter Chat October 25th
- Free Preparedness Trainings for the Philadelphia Public
- American Public Health Association Annual Meeting
- Head Start Emergency Preparedness Manual
- Emergency Preparedness for Children with Autism: There's an App for That
- Emergency Preparedness for Children with Special Needs
- BAM! Body and Mind
- Community Disaster Resilience
- WHACK the Flu Toolkit
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- Washington Pertussis Epidemic
- Swine Flu Strain Infects Iowa Children
- How Colorado Develops Preparedness with Diverse Populations
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- Attending to Social Vulnerability when Rationing Pandemic Resources
Call for Voices from the Field!
One of the key functions of the National Resource Center is to serve as an exchange portal for information. We would like to extend an invitation to community leaders, public health officials, emergency planners and managers, first responders, and others to share stories from the field. These may highlight best practices, success stories, or lessons learned from your experiences working with culturally diverse communities across all phases of an emergency. To submit a story from the field
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