SAMHSA Resources re Oklahoma

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:51:00 +0500

Dear Colleagues:

This week, SAMHSA is working to support the families and first responders of Moore, OK following the destructive tornado that struck this week.  This event was on the heels of multiple tornadoes that impacted the nearby towns of Shawnee, Carney, Norman, Edmond and Day less than 24 hours prior.  Especially difficult is the loss of young lives and the overwhelming destruction of homes and communities. 

We wish solace and comfort to the students, families, school personnel and communities that have been directly impacted. 

Attached are resources including information on tips for talking with children and youth after traumatic events.  Such information can also be helpful to us as staff and those of us who are parents to help deal with the aftermath of such incidents.  We are also spreading word about our disaster distress helpline – DDH - (800-985-5990) that can provide assistance 24/7.  The DDH is answered by live personnel trained in responding to those in distress or crises. 

There may be others outside of OK who are touched by these events, either directly or due to the extensive media coverage.  Please feel free to share these resources to grantees or to others you think may find them useful.  You can also direct individuals and organizations to SAMHSA’s website for additional information.

I continue to be impressed with our staff for pulling together to aide and assist others not only in time of crisis but, every day.

Thanks to all the SAMHSA staff working on response to this and other disasters, and to all of you for supporting them.

Pam

NCTSN resources:

Tornado Response

Factsheets for parents, teachers, children, and teens:

After the Tornado: Helping Young Children Heal (PDF)

     >En Español [Después de Pasar por La Experiencia de Un Tornado]

Parent Guidelines for Helping Children after a Tornado (PDF)

Questions To Ask Your Children About the Tornado (PDF)

Teacher Guidelines for Helping Students after a Tornado (PDF)

Tornado Response for Kids: Right after a Tornado (PDF)

Tornado Recovery for Kids: Making Things Better (PDF)

Tornado Response for Teens: Right after a Tornado (PDF)

Tornado Recovery for Teens: Making Things Better (PDF)

Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of the Tornadoes (PDF)

Simplified Children’s Activities when no power or when it is not safe to go outside: http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/activities_for_children_and_adolescents.pdf

Psychological First Aid for Schools: http://www.nctsn.org/content/psychological-first-aid-schoolspfa

Traumatic Grief factsheets for parents both in English and Spanish     For Parents (2004) (PDF) 
         >En Español [Guía informativa para los padres sobre la aflicción traumática infantil (2004)]

Other Relevant Resources

For Mental Health Professionals

Working with Firefighters and Other First Responders www.helping-heroes.org (9-hour e-learning course)

Using TF-CBT with childhood traumatic grief. http://ctg.musc.edu (6-hour e-learning course)

For Responders Who are Being Activated

·        Psychological First Aid Field Guide: http://www.nctsn.org/content/psychological-first-aid

·        PFA Online http://learn.nctsn.org  (6 hour e-learning course)

·         PFA Mobile (mobile app downloadable on ITunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pfa-mobile/id551079424?mt=8&ls=1)

·         Secondary Traumatic Stress: A fact sheet for Child Serving Professionals http://www.nctsn.org/products/secondary-traumatic-stress-fact-sheet-child-serving-professionals%20

Creating Sustainable Programs Webinar on May 23rd

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:27:00 +0500

Join us for the Creating Sustainable Programs Webinar on May 23rd

Creating Sustainable Programs is the fourth webinar in the “First Nations Knowledge” webinar series and is now open for registration.  “First Nations Knowledge” aims to educate Native community members and Native nonprofit organizations working to strengthen local food systems while increasing economic opportunities and organizational capacity.

Presented by Vicky Karhu, the Creating Sustainable Programs webinar will include steps to developing and implementing a sustainable program. Vicky Karhu is the Development Director at Taos County Economic Development Corporation and founding director of the Mvskoke Food Sovereignty Initiative.  She has served on numerous boards including the Community Food Security Coalition, National Family Farm Coalition and Oklahoma Farmers and Ranchers Association (OFRA) to name a few.

Title:  Creating Sustainable Programs
Date:  Thursday, May 23, 2013
Time: Noon to 1:00 PM MDT

Space is limited.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at: 
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3152615747020619264

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

View System Requirements

Upcoming First Nations Knowledge Webinars:

• Farm-to-School Best Practices – TBD – June 2013
• Community Engagement - June 20, 2013
• Preparing a Budget - July 18, 2013
• Evaluation - Aug. 22, 2013
• Co-operative Models – Sept. 19, 2013
• Senior Citizen Hunger – Oct. 17, 2013

If you are unable to attend the webinar live, each one will be recorded and available on our website. Please go to www.firstnations.org/fnk 

Webinar: How the White Mountain Apache Tribe Addressed Youth Suicide, Thursday, May 23, 2013 | 12 p.m. Eastern Time

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:46:00 +0500

The burden of mental illness in the United States is among the highest of all diseases. Combined with the serious impact on physical health, mental health disorders can have harmful and long-lasting effects not only on those living with the disorders, but also on their loved ones and communities. This is a particularly important issue among American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Youth suicide rates in these communities are disproportionately higher than the national average.

Join the "Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators?" webinar on May 23 as experts discuss the issue of mental illness. The 45-minute webinar will be led by Dr. Don Wright, HHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The webinar will feature the success of the White Mountain Apache tribe in using data-driven decisions and interventions to address youth suicide.

Register for the Webinar | Learn More About the Webinar

TRIBAL PEER LEARNING CIRCLE Webinar - Recovery Coaching in Tribal Communities - Thursday, 5/16

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:41:00 +0500

Please see TPLC - RC webinar4 (2).pptx (91.04 kb) for information on the upcoming Tribal Peer Learning Circle Webinar on Thursday, May 16. 

Approximately 10 minutes prior to the event start time, please go to:

http://altarum.adobeconnect.com/ATR/

Phone Audio:
Dial:  1-866-245-0358
Passcode:  505740#

Awesome Alcohol Awareness Video

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:01:00 +0500

Ryan is young, kind, and immensely positive Alaskan Native. He also happens to be a recovering alcoholic who was brave enough to share his story with me. Although  teen/ young adult alcoholism is on the decline, Alcohol Awareness month is a golden opportunity to remind our young people in in the throes of alcoholism, that recovery and happiness are possible. It is no secret that Natives, especially males, have a long and sordid history with alcohol (I have written on the topic several times), but it does not have to be the future of Indian Country.

Youth Addiction Project (YAP) gets young people talking about their experiences with drugs and alcohol. In their own candid words, people like Ryan are starting the conversation about a touchy subject. They are brave enough to share their story, we should be brave enough to share it. 

State Youth Treatment RFA, Applications are due by May 22, 2013

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:30:00 +0500

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2013 for Cooperative Agreements for State Adolescent and Transitional Aged Youth Treatment Enhancement and Dissemination. The purpose of this program is to provide funding to states/territories/tribes to improve treatment for adolescents and transitional aged youth through the development of a learning laboratory with collaborating local community-based treatment provider sites. Through the shared experience between the state/territory/tribe and the local community-based treatment provider sites, an evidence-based practice (EBP) will be implemented, adolescents, transitional aged youth, and their families/primary caregivers will be provided services, and a feedback loop will be developed to enable the state/territory/tribe and the sites to identify barriers and test solutions through a services component operating in real time. 

Read more at: http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/2013/ti-13-014.aspx

May 14th Webinar (2-3:30 p.m. ET): "Saving Our Youth from Alcohol and Drugs - How Faith Leaders Can Help"

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:06:00 +0500

May 14^th webinar (2-3:30 p.m. ET) hosted by ONDCP and the U.S. Department of Justice Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships – targeted to faith leaders.

Please see May 14 Webinar Flyer_Final.pdf (474.82 kb) for registration and other information!