Pediatric Disaster Behavioral Health (PDBH) Toolkit

Overview

This section will provide guidance and recommendations for just-in-time implementation of the Pediatric Disaster Behavioral Health Framework and supporting tools/resources. It will focus on integration of this framework within existing emergency management processes and structures. For broad response and recovery recommendations, please see this section. 

Rapid Deployment Recommendations:

• Review and become familiar with the overall Pediatric Disaster Behavioral health Framework including goals, functions, and key principles/assumptions. This serves as the model and functional approach for this toolkit and supporting resources.
• Review and implement the Pediatric Disaster Behavioral Health Operational Planning Process. This process will guide the development of a mission, creation of response/recovery objectives, and implementation of strategies.
• Reference the following sections, as needed during implementation, for additional context and recommendations:
  • Structures & Systems Overview for a list of key emergency management connection points for response and recovery efforts.
  • ICS/HICS Integration for recommendations and considerations on ICS/HICS integration.
  • Phase-based Recommendations to consider the current context of the incident and potential pediatric disaster behavioral health needs over time.