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PTSD: National Center for PTSD

Disaster Event Resources: For Employers and Community Leaders

Leaders in the community and the workplace are in the position to provide accurate and timely information about disaster events. The tools and information below may help leaders foster peer support, update residents and staff about programs and policies, and offer resources to help others cope with stress and grief stemming from disasters, mass violence events or public health crises.

Supporting Employees

Supporting Customers and Clients

Addressing Veterans' Reactions to Large-Scale Traumatic Events

Helping Communities

Additional Resources

SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC). This Center works to help U.S. states and localities deliver effective behavioral health response for those affected by disasters, including responders. Consultation, training, resources, and information are available.
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress. This Center, at the Uniformed Services University, offers fact sheets for Disasters (general information) as well as for specific Disaster Events (listed chronologically).
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): Disaster Information. This organization focuses on children who have experienced trauma, their families, and communities. Information and resources for disaster events are available.