Disaster Mental Health Training

***Space is limited-please register by Friday 2/21/20

Fundamentals of Disaster Mental Health

The Fundamentals of Disaster Mental Health Practice is the core training for mental health workers interested in providing mental health assistance to survivors of disaster.

****REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION ****

• An advanced degree in a mental health field,  Registered Nurse with psychiatric experience, or have CASAC licensure. Individuals without the required degree can join as Non-Responders (e.g., to assist with support to a DMH Team). Please note that status on the registration form.
• Satisfactory completion of training in Psychological First Aid (PFA).

DATE: March 13^th

Time: 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM

PLACE: 239 Golden Hill Dr, Kingston NY

INSTRUCTORS: Mariveila Tosado, Director of Forensic Services at Rockland Psychiatric Center and Rick King, Assistant Director of the OMH CNY Field Office

Program Objectives

• Explore the key phases of disaster response and the roles assumed by mental health professionals
• Identify the range of psychological and psychosocial reactions that individuals experience in the aftermath of large-scale traumatic events
• Learn and Practice the skills of early phase mental health interventions suitable to address disaster reactions
• Understand the key mechanisms of assignment preparation, mobilization, deployment, and transition home

PRE-STUDY MATERIAL (sent to you upon registration confirmation)

• Disaster Characteristics – Self-Study Guide

NOTES ABOUT ATTENDING

There is no fee for the class and all instructional materials will be provided.

Please contact Sunny Corey: acor@co.ulster.ny.us for a registration form.