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SAMHSA Announces Disaster Response Grant Programs

SAMHSA is accepting applications for two separate Disaster Response Grant Programs – School-Based Services and Services for Adults....

Jan 15, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Communications & Public Relations

    Communicating in a Crisis: Risk Communication Guidelines for Public Officials

    Developed by SAMHSA, the guide provides public officials as well as others involved in disaster and emergency communications with...

    Oct 24, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Gun Violence

    NACCHO Statement on the Borderline Bar and Grill Massacre

    Twelve people, including a Ventura County sheriff’s sergeant, were killed in a gun massacre at the Borderline Bar and Grill in...

    Nov 14, 2018

  • Press Release, Gun Violence

    Statement on the Tree of Life Synagogue Massacre

    Anti-Semitic acts have been increasing in the U.S., fueled by careless, incendiary, and conspiracy-fueled political and hate speech...

    Oct 31, 2018 | Andrea Grenadier

  • Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    NACCHO Activates for Hurricanes: Information and Resources

    As of 9/26/18 NACCHO deactivated its incident command for hurricane Florence. We continue to engage with federal and local partners on...

    Sep 13, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

  • Behavioral Health, Emergency Response

    Why Including a Behavioral Health Component to an Emergency Preparedness Plan is...

    Behavioral health is an essential part of community resilience and recovery from traumatic events, after which individuals and first...

    May 21, 2018

  • Ohio State University Incident: Preparedness Resources for Addressing Active Shooter...

    Based on the recent reports from several media outlets, a knife attack occurred yesterday morning on the Ohio State University campus,...

    Nov 29, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • New York, New Jersey Bombings: Community Preparedness Resources for...

    In the aftermath of this Saturday’s active explosions, now likely linked to a joint terrorist attack, occurring in Seaside Park, New...

    Sep 19, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • NACCHO Statement on the Recent San Bernardino Shooting

    Dear NACCHO Family: Our work in public health requires that we place ourselves squarely on the frontlines in keeping our communities...

    Dec 04, 2015 | Guest Author

    • Behavioral Health, Emergency Response, Opportunity

    SAMHSA Announces Disaster Response Grant Programs

    SAMHSA is accepting applications for two separate Disaster Response Grant Programs – School-Based Services and Services for Adults. The purpose of each grant program is to provide mental and substance use disorder treatment, crisis counseling, and other related supports to children in school-based settings and adults impacted by Hurricanes Florence and Michael; Typhoon Mangkhut; Super […]

    Jan 15, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Communications & Public Relations

    Communicating in a Crisis: Risk Communication Guidelines for Public Officials

    Developed by SAMHSA, the guide provides public officials as well as others involved in disaster and emergency communications with information about effective communication, working with the media, using social media, and addressing errors and controlling rumors.

    Oct 24, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Gun Violence

    NACCHO Statement on the Borderline Bar and Grill Massacre

    Twelve people, including a Ventura County sheriff’s sergeant, were killed in a gun massacre at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

    Nov 14, 2018

    Press Release, Gun Violence

    Statement on the Tree of Life Synagogue Massacre

    Anti-Semitic acts have been increasing in the U.S., fueled by careless, incendiary, and conspiracy-fueled political and hate speech that demonizes not only Jews, but Muslims, immigrants, the LGBTQ community, and people of color.

    Oct 31, 2018 | Andrea Grenadier

    Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    NACCHO Activates for Hurricanes: Information and Resources

    As of 9/26/18 NACCHO deactivated its incident command for hurricane Florence. We continue to engage with federal and local partners on Florence recovery efforts and monitor other emerging weather events. Local health departments impacted by storms that have critical issues and needs related to hurricane response that they would like brought forward to federal partners should […]

    Sep 13, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Behavioral Health, Emergency Response

    Why Including a Behavioral Health Component to an Emergency Preparedness Plan is Critical

    Behavioral health is an essential part of community resilience and recovery from traumatic events, after which individuals and first responders may experience a range of emotional, behavioral, physical, and cognitive responses. Individuals who had a mental illness (whether diagnosed or not) prior to the event may experience re-triggering or increased severity of symptoms, which could […]

    May 21, 2018

    Ohio State University Incident: Preparedness Resources for Addressing Active Shooter Events

    Based on the recent reports from several media outlets, a knife attack occurred yesterday morning on the Ohio State University campus, leaving 11 hospitalized and one killed (the assailant). This occurrence is now being investigated as a potential act of terrorism. In the wake of yesterday’s event and other similar incidents happening within the last six months, […]

    Nov 29, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    New York, New Jersey Bombings: Community Preparedness Resources for Terrorism-Related Incidents

    In the aftermath of this Saturday’s active explosions, now likely linked to a joint terrorist attack, occurring in Seaside Park, New Jersey and Chelsea, New York – 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 […]

    Sep 19, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    NACCHO Statement on the Recent San Bernardino Shooting

    Dear NACCHO Family: Our work in public health requires that we place ourselves squarely on the frontlines in keeping our communities healthy and safe. This sometimes means we risk personal safety in service to our mission. This reality came to the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, in a tragic shooting that left 14 […]

    Dec 04, 2015 | Guest Author

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    COVID-19, Immunization

    NACCHO Recognizes Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Vaccination

    Dec 15, 2022 | Nicholas Holmes

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    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Water Quality

    Purdue University’s New Water Systems Course Designed to Aid Safe Building Reopening...

    Purdue is partnering with NACCHO to offer this online course at a discount for local health departments.

    Dec 04, 2020 | Emily D'Angelo

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    Emergency Response, Infectious Disease, Opportunity

    National Student Response Network Linking Volunteers to Health Departments

    The National Student Response Network (NSRN) is fielding the volunteer needs of hospitals and public health departments and aims to...

    May 20, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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    Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Alternate Care Site Resources

    ASPR TRACIE has just released COVID-19 Alternate Care Site Resources, a collection of new resources that can help stakeholders address...

    Apr 22, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

    AMA Telehealth Implementation Playbook

    During a pandemic, healthcare facilities may need telehealth/medicine capabilities. Telehealth policies help to prevent potential...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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    Communications & Public Relations, Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    NNPHI Launches COVID-19 Learning & Action Collaborative

    The National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) has launched a COVID-19 Learning & Action Collaborative to move beyond...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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