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Thu, 2012-11-29 14:00 — mdmcdonald
This working group is focused on discussions about mental health issues.

The mission of this working group is to focus on discussions about mental health issues.

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'Climate Grief': The Growing Emotional Toll of Climate Change

Wed, 2019-01-02 08:38 — Kathy Gilbeaux

           

The Delta Fire rages in Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California on Sept. 6.  Noah Berger / AP file

nbcnews.com - by Avichai Scher - December 24, 2018

 . . . The increasing visibility of climate change, combined with bleak scientific reports and rising carbon dioxide emissions, is taking a toll on mental health, especially among young people, who are increasingly losing hope for their future. Experts call it “climate grief,” depression, anxiety and mourning over climate change.

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Disaster Distress Helpline Resources Throughout Blizzard Juno, January 2015

Tue, 2015-01-27 22:58 — Kathy Gilbeaux

disasterdistress.samhsa.gov

The national Disaster Distress Helpline (a program of the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) remains available with 24/7 crisis counseling and emotional support to anyone who may be experiencing distress or other mental health concerns related to the blizzard that is forecast to affect several states in the Northeast/New England regions:
  · Calls (1-800-985-5990) and texts (text “TalkWithUs” to 66746; Spanish-speakers can text “Hablanos” to 66746) are answered by trained counselors from a network of crisis centers across the country, who also provide information and referrals to local crisis centers and 2-1-1/3-1-1s as needed
  · Interpretation services are available to connect callers with counselors in 150+ languages
  · In addition to the texting service, TTY is available for deaf and hard of hearing individuals at 1-800-846-8517
  · VOADs looking to promote available mental health resources can use the following template for Twitter, Facebook, other social media accounts:
  If you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed re. #BlizzardOf2015, you're not alone! @Distressline 1-800-985-5990 offers 24/7 support.

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US - NorthEast
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Disaster Response
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How Can a City Measure Its Happiness?

Tue, 2014-08-19 03:19 — Norea

Santa Monica will begin to survey residents about their well-being next month. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)By Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow | Next City | August 19, 2014

At one time, questionnaires about well-being were the province of mental health professionals. But in recent years, a growing number of city governments have been getting into the game. Last year, Santa Monica, California won a Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors’ Challenge grant to create a “Local Well-Being Index,” based in part on a survey it plans to administer next month. Other cities, including Seattle and Nevada City, Calif., are at various stages of implementing the idea as well (with different levels of direct municipal involvement). All share a goal that some see as unsuitable for government and others consider its fundamental task: to make citizens happier.

http://nextcity.org/daily/entry/happiest-cities-well-being-survey-policy

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SISFI Hosts “Yes To Life, No To Suicide” Awareness And Solutions Conference At Fordham University Law School

Mon, 2013-03-04 22:04 — Amanda Cole

Submitted by Brett Scudder

Mental Health Resources in the Rockaways

Mon, 2013-01-21 23:23 — Kathy Gilbeaux

submitted by Mark Greenfield

Hello Everyone,

Attached is a resource guide listing some available mental health service providers throughout the Rockaways.  Please circulate and use however may be helpful and if you have questions you can email me. 

There is also a newly formed working group on mental health for the Rockaways so if you would like to be looped in to that please let me know and I will do so.

All the services listed are permanent, established agencies and our goal should be to link residents to them.  With that said, the working group is also formed to help organize and link residents and volunteers to temporary, post-Sandy mental health services as needed at various sites throughout the peninsula and as these services continue taking effect we may need your help linking people to them.

Thanks,

Mark

Mark A. Greenfield, LMT

www.markgreenfieldlmt.com

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Mental Health Services in the Rockaways – As of Monday, November 19th

University Settlement - Mental Health Services

Thu, 2013-01-17 22:27 — Kathy Gilbeaux

universitysettlement.org

The stresses of poverty are a powerful trigger for mental health problems like depression and anxiety. And, left untreated, chronic mental illness can have a devastating impact on the individual who suffers as well as their family and community.

We all know families fortunate enough to have health insurance who still struggle to find and afford appropriate mental health services for a loved one.  For low-income families, finding help for a family member with mental health issues can be an insurmountable obstacle. 

University Settlement has long recognized and responded to this challenge with its innovative Consultation Center. Established over 65 years ago, this fully-licensed outpatient mental health clinic is a trusted resource. It offers high-quality therapy and treatment from culturally-sensitive professionals in a warm and caring environment.

The expertise gained through these years of service has given University Settlement the unique capacity to develop a broad range of other mental health services for specific populations, including emotionally disturbed adolescents, families suffering with domestic violence and sexual abuse, and young children facing trauma at home and at school.

NYC.gov - Stress and Mental Health Issues - Hurricane Sandy Recovery and Your Health

Thu, 2013-01-17 16:11 — Kathy Gilbeaux

                                               List of mental health clinics in the Rockaways (PDF)

     

NYC.gov

 

Stress from a traumatic event like Hurricane Sandy is normal, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming. Help is available for you during this difficult time.

What You Should Know

Most people who live through disasters will feel some level of distress. Anxiety, sadness, sleeplessness, shock and other emotional and physical reactions are common after traumatic events.

New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) - Mental Health (Disaster) Resources

Thu, 2013-01-17 16:00 — Kathy Gilbeaux

nydis.org                                          

The Disaster Distress Helpline: 
The Disaster Distress Helpline offers 24/7/365 disaster crisis counseling and support to anyone, anywhere in the US via a toll-free, multi-lingual hotline (1-800-985-5990) and SMS (text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746; Spanish-speakers can text ‘Hablanos’ to 66746).  Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Call: 800-985-5990
• Text ‘TalkWithUS’ to 66746, Spanish speakers can text ‘Hablanos’ to 66746
   For more information on the Disaster Distress Helpline and disaster distress, coping tips, materials
   and more, please visit http://disasterdistress.samhsa.gov/ or contact Joe Samalin, Outreach and
   Training manager at ***@***.***
   twitter.com/distressline#

Displaced in America - Health Status Among Internally Displaced Persons in Louisiana and Mississippi Travel Trailer Parks

Wed, 2013-01-16 23:30 — Kathy Gilbeaux

submitted by Amy Weng

Suicide, Violence, and Depression Widespread in FEMA Travel Trailer Parks

internationalmedicalcorps.org - March 26, 2007

Survivors displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita now living in “temporary” travel trailers in Louisiana and Mississippi are 15 times more likely to take their own lives than people in the rest of the United States. An International Medical Corps study released today also found that women living in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) trailers are at a much higher risk of being raped or experiencing domestic violence than before the hurricane. In addition, the survey found the rate of depression among trailer park residents is seven times the national average.

http://internationalmedicalcorps.org/page.aspx?pid=728

Displaced in America - Health Status Among Internally Displaced Persons in Louisiana and Mississippi Travel Trailer Parks (53 page .PDF report)

http://content.internationalmedicalcorps.org/pdfs/Displaced_in_America.pdf

Lessons from Sandy — Preparing Health Systems for Future Disasters

Sun, 2012-11-25 19:11 — Maeryn Obley

Extreme efforts were undertaken by medical staff during Hurricane Sandy's power outages

Image: Extreme efforts were undertaken by medical staff during Hurricane Sandy's power outages

submitted by Ron Waldman

nejm.org - November 21st, 2012 - Irwin Redlener, M.D., and Michael J. Reilly, Dr. P.H., M.P.H.

Within hours after Hurricane Sandy's landfall, doctors and staff at one of New York City's premier medical centers realized that something was going terribly wrong. Lights were flickering, critical devices essential to life support for more than 200 patients, many in intensive care units, were malfunctioning. A decision had to be made by hospital leaders, senior public health officials, and emergency responders: tough it out in a hospital without power or attempt a perilous patient evacuation as an epic disaster unfolded.

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