| Contact | allsorts.org.nz/tips-for-coping-after-a-natural-disaster |
| Information | Resources, information, and tips for coping with natural disasters. |
| Service area | International: New Zealand ๐ณ๐ฟ |
| Resource type | Online service |
| Support type | Psychosocial emergency preparedness |
| Target demographic | General population |
| Serves children (0โ12) | โ |
| Serves youth (13โ17) | โ |
| Serves adults (18+) | Yes |
| Serves families | โ |
| Language spoken | English ๐ |
Resources: Psychosocial emergency preparedness
Archive description.
About this directory of supports
Navigating mental health support can be challenging during emergency situations, such as Canada's ongoing wildfires. This comprehensive guide aims to simplify that journey by providing a curated list of evidence-informed and free mental health and well-being resources available across Canada to all communities.
Whether you or your family members are in need of immediate assistance through crisis support, seeking ongoing wellness supports, requiring tools to help navigate further resources, or looking for counselling services, this resource list is designed to help you find the right support to maintain and enhance your mental well-being before, during, and after an emergency.
Although the majority of these resources are tailored to meet the needs of the broader community in Canada (adults, youth, children, and families), a smaller subset of these resources are tailored to specific occupational groups โ including public safety personnel (PSP), health care providers (HCP), military members and Veterans โ as well as to equity-deserving groups like Indigenous populations, BIPOC communities, and LGBTQ2SIA+ individuals.
Please select the resource that is best tailored to your own needs.
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All Sorts: Tips for coping after a natural disaster
Resources, information, and tips for coping with natural disasters
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American Hospital Association
Tangible strategies to effectively prepare for and respond to varying emergency scenarios including natural disasters, cyberattacks, concurrent emergencies, mass violence incidents, and emergencies in rural settings
Contact aha.org/aha-clear/tipsheets โ Information A collection of tip sheets that provide hospitals and health systems with tangible strategies to effectively prepare for and respond to varying emergency scenarios including natural disasters, cyberattacks, concurrent emergencies, mass violence incidents, and emergencies in rural settings. Service area International: United States ๐บ๐ธ Resource types Resource hub, online service Support types Psychosocial emergency preparedness, wellness support Target demographics Health care providers, general population Serves children (0โ12) โ Serves youth (13โ17) โ Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families โ Language spoken English ๐ -
ASPR: Disaster Behavioral Help
Resources and guidance for stress management after disasters from the Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response
Contact aspr.hhs.gov/behavioral-health โ Information Resources and guidance for stress management after disasters from the Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response (ASPR). Service area International: United States ๐บ๐ธ Resource type Resource hub Support type Psychosocial emergency preparedness Target demographics Health care providers, public safety personnel Serves children (0โ12) โ Serves youth (13โ17) โ Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families โ Language spoken English ๐ -
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police
Dedicated to the support and promotion of efficient law enforcement and to the protection and security of the people of Canada
Contact cacp.ca โ Information The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) is dedicated to the support and promotion of efficient law enforcement and to the protection and security of the people of Canada. Much of its work is done through the activities and special projects of a number of committees, as well as through active liaison with various levels of government and departmental ministries. Service area National Resource type Knowledge hub Support type Psychosocial emergency preparedness Target demographic Law enforcement Serves children (0โ12) โ Serves youth (13โ17) โ Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families โ Languages spoken English ๐, French โ๏ธ -
Canadian Red Cross: Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
Instructions for seniors to know what to expect, how to prepare, and where to find the information in a disaster or emergency
Contact redcross.ca/how-we-help/emergencies-and-disasters-in-canada/be-ready-emergency-preparedness-and-recovery/emergency-preparedness-for-older-adults โ Information Instructions for seniors to know what to expect, how to prepare, and where to find the information in a disaster or emergency. Service area National Resource types Information, online service Support type Psychosocial emergency preparedness Target demographics Older adults, seniors Serves children (0โ12) โ Serves youth (13โ17) โ Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families โ Languages spoken English ๐, French โ๏ธ -
CDC: Emergency preparedness and response
Mental health information to prepare for and recover from a disaster
Contact emergency.cdc.gov/coping โ Information From the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health information to prepare for and recover from a disaster. Service area International: United States ๐บ๐ธ Resource type Online service Support type Psychosocial emergency preparedness Target demographic General population Serves children (0โ12) Yes Serves youth (13โ17) โ Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families โ Languages spoken English ๐, Spanish ๐ช๐ธ -
Coalition to Support Grieving Students
Resources, information, and recommendations for communities to prepare for and respond to the death of a loved one
Contact grievingstudents.org โ Information Resources, information, and recommendations for communities to prepare for and respond to the death of a loved one. Topics include: talking with children, what not to say, providing support over time, and more. Service area International: United States ๐บ๐ธ Resource types Online service, resource hub Support types Psychosocial emergency preparedness, wellness support Target demographic General population Serves children (0โ12) Yes Serves youth (13โ17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English ๐ -
Counter Terrorism Preparedness Network (CTPN)
Reports and events for communities to respond to and prepare for terrorism events
Contact london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/fire-and-city-resilience/counter-terrorism-preparedness-network โ Information Reports and events for communities to respond to and prepare for terrorism events. Service area International: United States ๐บ๐ธ, United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง, Sweden ๐ธ๐ช Resource types Resource hub, online service Support type Psychosocial emergency preparedness Target demographics General population, municipal leaders Serves children (0โ12) โ Serves youth (13โ17) โ Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families โ Language spoken English ๐ -
Critical Response Toolkit for First-Line Police Supervisors
From the Police Executive Research Forum, a toolkit designed to help police agencies better prepare for critical incidents
Contact policeforum.org/assets/FLSToolkit.pdf โ Information Ensuring that law enforcement professionals have the knowledge, experience, skills, and tools to handle any situation is critical to the success of coordinated responses. This toolkit, produced by the Police Executive Research Forum, helps police agencies prepare their first-line supervisory teams for disasters and emergencies. Service area International: United States ๐บ๐ธ Resource type Resource hub Support type Psychosocial emergency preparedness Target demographic Police officers Serves children (0โ12) โ Serves youth (13โ17) โ Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families โ Language spoken English ๐ -
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
A practical guide to help plan, respond, and recover from a disaster or emergency
Contact cdn.redcross.ca/prodmedia/crc/documents/Emergencies-Guide-for-Older-Adults_web.pdf โ Information No two people are the same. This guide is designed to give you some practical tips about how to plan and prepare for your needs in a disaster or an emergency. It will help you assess your abilities and potential factors you may need to consider in the event of an emergency. You will also be provided with important actions and steps to take before, during, and after a disaster or an emergency. Service area National Resource types Information, online service Support type Psychosocial emergency preparedness Target demographics Older adults, seniors Serves children (0โ12) โ Serves youth (13โ17) โ Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families โ Language spoken English ๐ -
Get Ready: Mental Wellbeing
Mental health tools and resources for before and after disaster
Contact getready.govt.nz/emergency/mental-wellbeing โ Information Mental health tools and resources for before and after disaster. Service area International: New Zealand ๐ณ๐ฟ Resource type Resource hub Support type Psychosocial emergency preparedness Target demographic General population Serves children (0โ12) โ Serves youth (13โ17) โ Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families โ Languages spoken Arabic ๐ธ๐ฆ, Easy read, English ๐, Gagana Samoa ๐ผ๐ธ, Hindi ๐ฎ๐ณ, Japanese ๐ฏ๐ต, Lea Faka-Tonga ๐น๐ด, New Zealand Sign Language ๐ค, Punjabi ๐ฎ๐ณ, Reo Kuki Airani ๐จ๐ฐ, Simplified Chinese ๐จ๐ณ, Spanish ๐ช๐ธ, Tagalog ๐ต๐ญ, Te Reo Mฤori ๐ณ๐ฟ, Traditional Chinese ๐จ๐ณ, Vagahau Niue ๐ณ๐บ -
Government of Canada: Get Prepared
Instructions on how to make a household emergency plan and build an emergency kit
Contact canada.ca/en/services/policing/emergencies/preparedness/get-prepared.html โ Information Instructions on how to make a household emergency plan and build an emergency kit. Service area National Resource types Information, online service Support type Psychosocial emergency preparedness Target demographics Seniors, older adults, general population Serves children (0โ12) โ Serves youth (13โ17) โ Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Languages spoken English ๐, French โ๏ธ -
Headspace: Natural Disaster Mental Health
Mental health information for during and after a flood or bushfire
Contact headspace.org.au/our-impact/campaigns/mental-health-after-natural-disaster โ Information Mental health information for during and after a flood or bushfire. Service area International: Australia ๐ฆ๐บ Resource type Online service Support type Psychosocial emergency preparedness Target demographic General population Serves children (0โ12) Yes Serves youth (13โ17) Yes Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves families Yes Language spoken English ๐