PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Disaster Event Resources: For Employers and Community Leaders
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
- For Leaders: Supporting Your Staff During or After Disaster Events
- For Leaders: Helping Employees in the Aftermath of Loss
Supporting Customers and Clients
Helping Communities
- For Community Organizations: Dealing with Disaster Events
- For Community Leaders: Helping People Manage Stress Associated with Disaster Events
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.
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