Community Resources for Mental Health During a Disaster Angie Verburg, MSW, CBRM Business Continuity and Special Projects, Manager Magellan of Arizona

2  There are two types of mental health emergencies:  Symptomatic crisis  Situational/trauma induced crisis What is a Mental Health Emergency?

 First Responders – Critical Incident Stress Management  Community Members Wanting Education – Mental Health First Aid  Community in Crisis – Regional Behavioral Health Authority Crisis systems available to the general public  Other State Resources  Other National Resources Resources for Mental Health Emergencies

 “is an intervention protocol developed specifically for dealing with traumatic events. It is a formal, highly structured and professionally recognized process for helping those involved in a critical incident to share their experiences, vent emotions, learn about stress reactions and symptoms and given referral for further help if required. It is not psychotherapy. It is a confidential, voluntary and educative process, sometimes called 'psychological first aid'.” Reference:

 “Mental Health First Aid is a groundbreaking public education program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Mental Health First Aid USA is managed, operated, and disseminated by three national authorities — the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Missouri Department of Mental Health.” Mental Health First Aid Reference:

 Who Can We Call: Maricopa County  Crisis Response Network -  Crisis Line Contact Info:  or   TTY/TDD  What Will They Provide:  Dispatch mobile crisis teams  Ambulance services  Hospital rapid-response teams  Each region of the state has a similar crisis system. Community In Crisis

 Mental Health Checklist – a step by step checklist of who to contact for mental health crises.  How to access behavioral health services – a step by step guide on accessing services.  HELP – 24-hour free and confidential information on substance abuse disorders and referral for treatment. Other State Resources

 The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH)  or TEXT: “TalkWithUs” to 66746– hotline to providing disaster crisis counseling.  Treatment Referral Helpline  HELP– practical advise on how to deal with the effects disasters can have on your physical and mental health.  Suicide Prevention Lifeline –  TALK – national hotline to call when in distress Other National Resources

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