The National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities
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Developing Cultural Competence in Disaster Mental Health Programs: Guiding Principles and Recommendations

This resource guide focuses on methods for integrating culturally competent practices into mental health services for disaster survivors.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Language Access Services, Organizational Supports, Phase 5 - Psychological Impact, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery
Language(s): English

Earthquake Tips for People with Cognitive Disabilities

This translated fact sheet is designed to provide a checklist of activities for people with developmental or cognitive disabilities to improve emergency preparedness in the event of an earthquake.

Subtopics: Channels of Communication, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English, Spanish

Earthquake Tips for People with Psychiatric Disabilities

This translated fact sheet is designed to provide a checklist of activities for people with psychiatric disabilities to improve emergency preparedness in the event of an earthquake.

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English, Spanish

Vulnerable Populations: Improving Care Before, During and After an Emergency

June 30, 2008

This one day symposium is designed for public health professionals who provide services, resources, or support to vulnerable populations before, during and/or after public health emergencies and provides specialized sessions of risk communication and cultural competence.

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English