Webinar: Supporting the Emotional Wellbeing of First Responders, Emergency Managers & Disaster Relief Personnel (5/15/2018)

DHS Center for Faith & Opportunity Initiatives

Webinar: Supporting the Emotional Wellbeing of First Responders, Emergency Managers & Disaster Relief Personnel (5/15/2018) Please register to receive a recording of this webinar. The DHS Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives (DHS Center), U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, are co-hosting a webinar on Supporting the Emotional Wellbeing of First Responders, Emergency Managers & Disaster Relief Personnel on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EDT. In support of Mental Health Month, this webinar will provide information and resources on how to respond to the emotional wellbeing of first responders, emergency managers and disaster relief personnel who support communities impacted by disasters. Although this webinar should not be taken as medical advice, it will provide information, resources and considerations to support mental health and emotional well-being during the response and recovery phase of a disaster. The webinar will also provide preparedness trainings and resources on this topic. Title: Supporting the Emotional Wellbeing of First Responders, Emergency Managers & Disaster Relief Personnel Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Time: 1:00 – 2:00p.m. (ET) Presenter Organizations include:        New Brunswick Theological Seminary U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters, Emotional and Spiritual Care Committee U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) How to Join the Webinar: Please register for the event using the Adobe Connect registration web link. Be sure to test your Adobe Connect connection prior to the meeting. This webinar will offer captioning For more information, please contact FEMA-Prepare@fema.dhs.gov We hope that you will be able to join us on May 15! Access critical, disaster-related behavioral health resources right from your phone with the SAMHSA Disaster App The SAMHSA Disaster App helps responders focus on what really matters—the people in need. Be ready—access resources for any type of traumatic event, including tip sheets; guides for responders, teachers, parents, and caregivers; and a directory of behavioral health service providers in the impacted area. Be prepared—rely on and access pre-downloaded resources on your phone in case of limited Internet connectivity in the field. Be confident—review key preparedness materials so you're confident you're providing the best support possible. Share resources easily—send information to colleagues and survivors via text message, email, or transfer to a computer for printing. Learn More at https://www.samhsa.gov/disaster-preparedness