CTRAC – TSA L
Disaster Behavioral Health Services Committee
Thursday April 12, 2012
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Room D-10, CTCOG Building
2180 N. Main Street, Belton
AGENDA
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Approval of March 8, 2012 meeting minutes
3. Review and adjustment of the agenda
4. Discussion of the FY’12 Committee work plan
A. Develop a resource kit similar to that developed by the Bell County Health
District to take to the RMOC if it is activated – See Attached Table of
Contents for the Disaster Behavioral Health Go-Kit - Completed
B. Develop just-in-time disaster behavioral health training for shelter
managers which would include resource materials on behavioral health
issues for shelter managers. Report by Eldon regarding information
materials in storage at the RAC and Bell County Health District.
Items in RAC storage: Quick Series: Emergency Preparedness for Persons
with Disabilities – 50+ copies: Quick Series: Stress Management for
Emergency Personnel -12 copies: Training Manual for Mental Health and
Human Services Workers in a Major Disaster– 150 copies: Field Manual
for Mental Health and Social Service Workers in a Major Disaster:
Preparing for Disaster – USAA-100 copies: Psycho-Social Issues for
Children and Adolescents in Disasters – 50+ copies: Psycho-Social Issues
for Older Adults in Disasters – 50+ copies.
Bell County Health District: Went to storage area and could not access
boxes due to heavy furniture being stacked in front of them
C. Investigate a point-to-point sheltering arrangement for mental health group
living facility evacuation from Brazoria County. - Eldon
D. Inquire through Chance Freeman what resources could make available to
the region on short notice. Once these are cataloged, then the Committee
can do a gap analysis of what is available as opposed to what resources
would be needed to respond to a disaster for the first 72 hours. - Melanie
E. Preparation of News Releases to be used when a disaster is imminent, or
immediately after a disaster – See list of fact sheets/ pamphlets, etc.
collected for this purpose (brought to last meeting).
5. Review of Red Cross Disaster Behavioral Health Services training availability for
our Region – can be scheduled when we have 30 participants. Need to interface
with Dennis Baker about potential shelter leadership preparedness training.
6. Scheduling “Compassion Fatigue” training. -Melanie
7. Levels of interest in supporting roles on other RAC Committees:
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Mass Fatalities Committee
Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee
Sheltering Committee
EMS Operations Committee
8. Other Announcements, General Discussion, etc.
9. Next Meeting: May 10, 2012
10. Adjourn
LIST OF FACT SHEETS/ARTICLES/BROCHURES TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC
INFORMATION AND PRESS RELEASES
A Guide to Managing Stress in Crisis Response Professions
After a Disaster: What Teens Can Do
Austin: Disaster Mental Health
Children in Disasters: Hospital Guidelines for Pediatric Preparedness
Compassion Fatigue Hits Vet Caregivers
Coping with Disaster: Emotional Health Issues of Disaster Workers on Assignment
Coping with Disaster: Returning Home from a Disaster Assignment
Dealing with Emotional Impact of Disasters is a Key Part of Recovery: Crisis Counseling
Can Help Children with Holiday Blues
Dealing with the Effects of Trauma: A Self-Help Guide
Disaster Mental Health Services: Overview – Red Cross
Emotional Health Issues for Victims of Disaster: Red Cross
Fast Facts About: Child Mental Health
Helping Children After a Disaster: A Guide for Educators
Helping Children After a Disaster – Mental Health Assoc
Helping Children Cope with Disaster – Red Cross
Helping Children Cope with Fear and Anxiety
How to Deal with Grief
In the Wake of a Trauma: Tips for College Students
Interventions at Home for Pre-schoolers to Adolescents
Managing & Preventing Stress for Disaster Response Workers
Managing Stress During a Crisis: A Guide for Supervisors
Managing Your Stress During a Disaster
Mental Health Response to Mass Casualties
Psychological First Aid for Teachers
Returning Home after Disaster Relief Work: A post Deployment Guide
Stress Reactions to Traumatic Events: DSHS Pamphlet
Survivors of Shootings Grieve in Stages
Talking to Children after a Disaster: A Guide for Parents & Teachers
Texas State Resource Guide
Tips For Disaster Workers: Possible Alcohol & Substance Abuse Indicators
Tips for Talking to Children in Trauma: Interventions at Home for Preschoolers to
Adolescents
Tips for Talking with Children and Youth after Traumatic Events: A Guide for Parents &
Educators
Two Years Later: Continued Difficulties of First Responders
Understanding and Responding to the Needs of Children After Large-Scale Disasters
Victim Identification And Family Support in Mass Casualties: Massachusetts Model
What to Expect in Your Personal, Family, Work & Financial Life After a Disaster
1/11/2012