At Risk Populations Archives - Maine Disaster Behavioral Health

Helping Older Adults After Disasters: A Guide to Providing Support

by jmehorter on March 3, 2020 with No Comments

Outreach workers often work with older adults after disasters. This guide will help prepare staff for encounters with this population by describing common disaster reactions and providing tips and resources. This guide is designed for outreach workers, crisis counselors, or … Read More

Have You and Your Family Been Affected by a Disaster?

by jmehorter on March 3, 2020 with No Comments

Parents and caregivers may not always understand and be able to identify behaviors in children and youth that are associated with adverse reactions to a disaster. This poster provides information on possible adverse reactions in children as well as where … Read More

School Safety and Security – April 2019

by jmehorter on April 9, 2019 with No Comments

Crisis Communication – One of the most important aspects of managing a crisis is proactive communication. Having a plan in place ahead of time is critical to reducing anxiety for students, parents, faculty and staff. When a crisis occurs, it’s … Read More

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