MRC/NACCHO Work Groups

»	Work Groups Led by MRC Program Office
	Capacity Building Provides input on the strategic direction and capacity building needs of the MRC program Core Competencies/Training Provides input on the development and integration of core competencies and training plans Deployment Provides input on the issues and mechanisms to pre-identify, screen, train, organize and utilize MRC volunteers willing and authorized to deploy outside of their jurisdiction Mental Health Provides input on issues related to protecting the mental health and emotional well being of disaster survivors and MRC volunteers, interventions utilized, and training needs Marketing and Outreach Provides input on and creates tools and templates for marketing and promoting the MRC

»	Work Groups Led by MRC Leaders
	Surgeon General's Priorities Provides input on ways that MRC units can become more involved in meeting the Surgeon General's priorities for public health Special Populations Provides input on ways that MRC units have or plan to address special needs in their community Rural Provides input on specific issues faced by rural MRC units Tribal Provides input on specific issues faced by tribal MRC units Student/School Provides input on issues faced by MRC units that interact with students and educational institutions Veterinary Provides input on animal/veterinary issues faced by MRC units

»	Work Groups Led by NACCHO
	MRC Public Health Provides input on ways to enhance local public health capacity through the integration of MRC units into all core public health activities