​​​​​​​​Crises and emergencies may be natural disasters, students in a mental health crisis, or any other critical incident. These events can lead to intense emotional responses from students and s​​taff and impact their sense of well-being.

Job Corps centers are encouraged to prepare for crises before they happen. This webpage is designed to help centers prepare for a critical incident and respond to students’ physical and mental health needs should an incident occur.

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https://mhttcnetwork.org/centers/mhttc-network-coordinating-office/after-school-tragedyreadiness-response-recovery-resources
This resource is designed to help schools better support students and families in the aftermath of violence and trauma. It provides strategies to assist schools with readiness, response, and recovery to help a school community support resilience in the event of a tragedy.
  
https://www.apa.org/topics/disasters-response
Provides information about the effects of traumatic stress and the normal responses that may follow school shootings, natural disasters, etc.
  
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/mass-shooting.aspx
Provides tips and strategies on how to get through a traumatic event/crisis.
  
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/recovering-disasters.aspx
Provides information about managing traumatic stress after disasters and other traumatic events.
  
https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience
Provides general information and resources.
  
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/warning-signs.aspx
Provides information and resources about the warning signs of youth violence.
  
http://emergency.cdc.gov/
Provides information about bioterrorism, chemical emergencies, radiation emergencies, mass casualties, natural disasters and severe weather, and other traumatic incidents.  Also provides general information about coping with a disaster or traumatic event; resources for helping children and teens; resources for responders, health professionals, and states and planners; and educational materials.
  
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/active_shooter_booklet.pdf
This Department of Homeland Security brochure provides information on shooter profile and what to do and expect during an active incident.
  
http://www.dhs.gov/
Provides information for citizens, first responders, businesses, and state and local governments about prevention, protection, preparedness, and response.
  
http://rems.ed.gov/docs/HH_Vol3Issue3.pdf
This Helpful Hints publication will discuss the use of PFA in schools, specifically, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s “Listen, Protect, Connect—Model & Teach” (LPC) crisis response strategy. It will explore goals of the strategy, when and how PFA can be implemented by schools, when PFA should be implemented—including considerations to keep in mind when implementing—and the type of training school staff need to effectively use this strategy.
  
http://rems.ed.gov/
Provides virtual trainings, technical assistance, emergency management planning tools, and more.
  
https://aspr.hhs.gov/Pages/Home.aspx
Provides general information for families/individuals, businesses, practitioners, clinicians, responders, and federal, state and local planners about natural and man-made disasters, and traumatic events.
  
https://medlineplus.gov/disasterpreparationandrecovery.html
Provides an overview, news, and multimedia on disaster preparedness and recovery.
  
http://www.ready.gov
Provides checklists and materials, and community and state information on disaster preparedness.
  
http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746. The Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, year-round crisis counseling and support. The Helpline is staffed by trained counselors from a network of crisis call centers located across the United States.
  
http://www.samhsa.gov/dtac
Provides access to technical assistance specialists, database of State and Territory disaster behavioral health coordinators, and print and electronic materials.
  
http://www.samhsa.gov/dtac/webinars-podcasts
Provides webinars and podcasts that address mental health and substance use-related responses to disasters.
  
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/tips-talking-helping-children-youth-cope-after-disaster-or-traumatic-event-guide-parents/sma12-4732
Helps parents and teachers recognize common reactions children of different age groups (preschool and early childhood to adolescence) experience after a disaster or traumatic event. Offers tips for how to respond in a helpful way and when to seek support.