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Pediatric Disaster Behavioral Health (PDBH) Toolbox

3. The Toolbox - Implementation & Tactical Resources

3.1. PDBH Resource Catalogue

This table outlines all resources referenced in this Toolkit, in addition to others that may be helpful in fulfilling pediatric behavioral health needs during disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. It is organized by the associated theme/topic, when the resource may be useful in the disaster cycle, and the format of the resource. All resources are hyperlinked for ease of access.

All hazards

Tool When to Use? Format
Checklist of Essential Pediatric Considerations for Every Hospital's Disaster Policies (EMSC) Day to Day Readiness Checklist
Kids Mental Health WA’s Youth Regional Behavioral Health Navigator Teams Day to Day Readiness Program
Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCA): Improving BH Services Day to Day Readiness Program
Missouri Department of Health Behavioral Health Strike Team Day to Day Readiness Program
American Red Cross Eligibility Criteria for Disaster Mental Health Workers Day to Day Readiness Guide
Minnesota Behavioral Health Medical Reserve Corp Day to Day Readiness Program
Pediatric Disaster Center of Excellence (PDCOE) Mental Health Resources: Day to Day Readiness Catalog of Resources
Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support Day to Day Readiness Catalog of Resources
Ready Wrigley Backpack Emergency Contact Card Day to Day Readiness Worksheet
Guide to Writing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Preparedness Guide
SAMHSA's Disaster Behavioral Health Planners Resource Portal Readiness Toolkit

Chaplaincy


Community Level

Tool When to Use? Format
Colorado Crisis Education and Response Network Preparedness & Response Program
A Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management: Principles, Themes, and Pathways for Action Preparedness, Response, & Recovery Guide
Show Me Hope Missouri Preparedness, Response, & Recovery Program
CDC Social Vulnerability Index Preparedness Guide
FEMA Resilience Analysis and Planning Tool (Risk Assessment) Preparedness Guide
US Census QuickFacts Database Preparedness Fact sheet
Child Opportunity Index (COI) Preparedness Guide
Collaborative Pediatric Disaster Behavioral Health Preparedness Goals Preparedness Guide
Region VII Behavioral Health Specialty Team Preparedness Program
Joint Information System Toolkit Response Toolkit
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) Response Program
Training & Response: Disaster Behavioral Health Response Training
Recovery Support Functions Recovery Program
Teacher Guidelines for Helping Students After a Hurricane/Disaster Recovery Guide

Demobilization


Family

Tool When to Use? Format
Disasters and Your Family: Be Prepared Preparedness Toolkit
Family Readiness Toolkit Readiness Toolkit
Personal Emergency Plan Information (Form) Readiness Checklist
Family Toolbox: Supporting Kids in Crisis and Disaster Response Toolkit
Listen, Protect, and Connect: PFA for Children and Parents Response Guide
Helping Your Child Cope with Media Coverage of Disasters: A Fact Sheet for Parents – Disaster and Community Crisis Center, NCTSN Response Fact sheet
Nemours Kids Health: How to Talk to Your Child About the News Response Guide
Explaining the News to Our Kids – Common Sense Media Response Guide
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers – National Association of School Psychologists Response Fact sheet
Talking to Children about the Shooting – NCTSN Response Fact sheet
Talking to Kids about Tragedies (Such as Shootings and Terror Attacks in the News) – NCSCB (Available in Español) Response Guide
Talking with Children About Disasters (HealthyChildren.org) (Available in Español) Response Guide
Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers after Disasters Response Fact Sheet
Virtual Book Library for Kids and Trauma Response Program
Sesame Street Resources Response Catalog of Resources
Sesame Street Workshop: Here for Each Other Response Training
Trinka and Sam: E-books Designed to Help Young Children Cope with Disaster-Related Trauma Response Program
"Once I Was Very Very Scared": A Book for Children to Help Process Fear Response Guide
Help Kids Cope App: A SAMHSA Tool for Parents to Understand Childhood Reactions Response App
Age-Related Reactions to Traumatic Events Response Guide
AAP Family Readiness Kit Response Toolkit
Child Care Aware of Missouri: Comfort Kits for Kids Recovery Program
NCTSN: Simple Activities for Children and Kids Recovery Guide
How Families Can Cope with Relocation Stress After a Disaster Recovery Guide

General


Just in Time

Tool When to Use? Format
988 Response Service
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990) Response Service
SAMHSA Disaster Mobile App Response App
Minnesota Module on Psychological First Aid Response Training

Operations

Tool When to Use? Format
ASPR TRACIE General Overview of Healthcare Coalitions Day to Day Readiness Fact sheet
Emergency Support Functions Preparedness, Response, & Recovery Program
WRAP-EM Pediatric Resource Guide Preparedness, Response, & Recovery Guide
NWHRN Patient Planning and Response – Behavioral Health Scarce Resources Preparedness, Response, & Recovery Guide
NWHRN Staff Planning and Response – Behavioral Health Scarce Resources Preparedness, Response, & Recovery Guide
ASPR TRACIE Disaster Behavioral Health Coalition Guidance Preparedness, Response, & Recovery Guide
FEMA Preparedness Toolkit Preparedness Toolkit
PPN Disaster Mental Health Guide for HICS MH/BH Lead Preparedness Guide
Hospital Incident Command System – Job Action Sheets – Medical-Technical Specialists Preparedness Checklist
National Children's Disaster Mental Health CONOPS: JIT Pediatric Mental Health Checklist for Response to Mass Violence Incidents Response Checklist
PPN Pediatric Disaster Mental Health – Strategic Response Process – Whiteboard Response Guide
Hospital Incident Command System Guidebook Response Guide
HICS 207 – Hospital Incident Management Team (HIMT) Chart Response Worksheet
NIMS Emergency Operations Center How-to Quick Reference Guide Response Guide
Job Action Sheet for a Behavioral Health Unit Leader Response Checklist
Pediatric Disaster Behavioral Health Essential Elements of Information Response Fact sheet
FEMA Typed Sheet: Social Worker Response Fact sheet
FEMA Typed Sheet: Behavioral Health Chaplaincy Specialist Response Fact sheet
FEMA Typed Sheet: Behavioral Health Community Services Team Response Fact sheet
FEMA Typed Sheet: Behavioral Health Specialist Response Fact sheet
FEMA Typed Sheet: Behavioral Health Team Leader Response Fact sheet
PPN Disaster Mental Health Primer for the HICS Mental/Behavioral Health Lead: Response & Recovery Response & Recovery Guide

Resilience


Screening and Treatment

Tool When to Use? Format
CPT/HCPCS Coding Reference for Pediatric Disaster Behavioral Health Day to Day Readiness Fact sheet
Critical Crossroads - Pediatric Behavioral Health Care in the ED Toolkit [HRSA] Day to Day Readiness Toolkit
ED STOP Suicide QI Collaborative Day to Day Readiness Program
ZERO Suicide in Health and Behavioral Health Care Day to Day Readiness Program
PPN Pediatric Behavioral Health in Disasters Curriculum Preparedness Training
PPN Preparedness and Response to Catastrophic Events ECHO Recordings Preparedness Training
Psychological First Aid (PFA) Response Treatment
Psychological First Aid (PFA) Field Ops Guide: 2nd Edition (NCTSN) Response Treatment
American Academy of Pediatrics Helping Children Cope and Adjust After a Disaster Response Catalog of Resources
SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center Supplemental Research Bulletin: Disaster Behavioral Health Interventions Inventory Response Toolkit
Crisis Counseling Program Response Training
Natural Hazards Center – Stepped-Care: Mental Health Triage, Screening, and Referral for Children in Shelters Response Guide
National Children's Disaster Mental Health Concept of Operations Response Guide

Situational Awareness


Treatment

Tool When to Use? Format
Centre for Clinical Interventions Mental Health Fact Sheets Day to Day Readiness Fact sheet
Stress, Anxiety, and Sadness (STAND) Tips Day to Day Readiness Fact sheet
Every Mind Matters (NHS UK, for Adults) Day to Day Readiness App
Western Washington University Self Help Resources Day to Day Readiness App
FAST Program – Mental Health Clinicians Day to Day Readiness Program
FAST Program – Parents and Caregivers Day to Day Readiness Program
FAST Program – Primary Care Providers Day to Day Readiness Program
Mayo Clinic Anxiety Coach: A Parent's Guide to Treating Childhood Anxiety and OCD Day to Day Readiness Guide
Now Matters Now: Learn Skills Day to Day Readiness Program
Now Matters Now: Join a Meeting – Online Peer Support Meetings Day to Day Readiness Program
PsySTART Response Program
Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention Response Program
TF-CBT National Therapist Certification Program Response Program
Acute Stress Checklist for Children Response Screener
CEA-N Spanish Version of ASC Response Screener
Child Trauma Screening Questionnaire (CTSQ) Response Screener
Screening Tool for Early Predictors of PTSD (STEPP) Response Screener
Screening Tool for Prediction of PTSD (Australian Version) Response Screener
Child Stress Disorders Checklist Short Form (CSDC-SF) Response Screener
Young Child PTSD Screen Response Screener
PHQ-9 Response Screeners
Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale Response Screeners
GAD-7 Response Screeners
Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 Response Screeners
Child PTSD Symptom Scale for DSM-V Response Screeners
CALM Response Screeners
CATS Questionnaire Response Screeners
Australian Mental Health Triage Scale Response Screeners
Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen 2 (CATS-2) Self Report Response Screeners
Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) Response Training
Continuum of Mental Health Care Recovery Guide