Our thoughts are with our friends and colleagues at NACCHO member San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, which was the location of Wednesday’s shooting that left 14 people dead and 17 wounded. In the aftermath of recent active shootings – including last week’s Planned Parenthood attack in Colorado Springs, CO – NACCHO remains committed to providing resources for organizations to help in their response to this ongoing public health challenge. To support its member public health departments, NACCHO provides resources, training, and guidance related to Suspicious Activity Training, Active Shooter and Explosive Device, Psychological First Aid, and Risk Communications. Below we provide a consolidated list of related resources for public health and healthcare communities.
Suspicious Activity and Active Shooter Resources
- Active Shooter and Complex Attack Resources
- Resources to promote the “If you see something, say something” campaign
- Training for personnel on recognizing and supporting suspicious activity
- Active Shooter Planning and Response in a Healthcare Setting
- Incorporating Active Shooter Incident Planning into Healthcare Facility Emergency Operations Plans
- MESH Coalition Active Shooter Training [Video]
- FBI active shooter resources
- ASPR Tracie collections on workplace violence
- ASPR Tracie collections on explosives and mass shooting
- Counter-IED training and awareness resources
- Department of Homeland Security active shooter and complex attack resources list
Risk Communications Resources
- NACCHO policy statement on risk communications capacity
- Challenges and developments in risk communication
- CDC’s crisis and emergency risk communications information
Psychological First Aid and Mental Health Resources
- Self-study program on Psychological First Aid
- Psychological First Aid Field Manual
- How Medical Reserve Corps units are using Psychological First Aid
- Tips for emergency and disaster response workers
- SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
