Disaster Mental Health

Learn how to cope with stressful and traumatic events. The stress from unexpected emergencies can be overwhelming, but if we are mentally and emotionally prepared, we can manage better. Learn more to understand what you can do to cope with disasters and other stressful and traumatic events.

• Coping with Stress Tip Sheet (PDF) (General Public) (PDF)
• 988 can be a referral for patients. It provides counseling services.
• Coping With Mass Shooting Brochure (PDF) Can be provided to hospital staff or patients who have been impacted by a mass shooting event.
• Diagnostic and Managing the Mental Health Needs of Adults Exposed to Disaster (PDF) A practical guide for health care providers to help them identify, screen and treat and if necessary refer patients for additional evaluation and treatment for the four most common trauma related mental health disorders: PTSD, depression, generalized anxiety disorder and substance use disorder.