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There are various reasons that an education agency may need to activate the Public Health, Medical, and Mental Health Annex within their emergency operations plans (EOPs) to support prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts before, during, and after an incident occurs. For example, if students, staff, or visitors are injured, emergency medical services (e.g., first aid) from community partners may be needed immediately. Furthermore, if an infectious disease outbreak occurs within your locality, the support of public health professionals within the school and campus community will be required. During and after a traumatic event, students and staff may need mental health counseling services to support recovery. A Public Health, Medical, and Mental Health Annex will help schools and institutions of higher education (IHEs) coordinate these efforts with the appropriate emergency medical services, public health, mental health, law enforcement, fire department, and emergency management representatives.

K-12 Safety Practitioners: Learn more about creating a Public Health, Medical, and Mental Health Annex.
Higher ed Safety Practitioners: Learn more about creating a Public Health, Medical, and Mental Health Annex.
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Strategies and Resources to Support Trauma-Informed Schools

Federal School Safety Clearinghouse

Mental Health Resources for Students and Educators

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health

How to Talk About Mental Health: For Parents and Caregivers of Children

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

What Works in Schools Program

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Resilience Strategies for Educators (RSE): Techniques for Self-Care and Peer Support Live and Virtual Trainings by Request

REMS TA Center

Resilience Strategies for Institutions of Higher Education: Techniques for Self-Care and Compassion Fatigue Prevention Live and Virtual Trainings by Request

REMS TA Center

The Role of Students in School Safety Efforts Webinar

REMS TA Center

Creating a Culture of Care: A Guide for Education Leaders to Develop Systems and Structures That Support Educator Well-Being

Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety

Creating and Sustaining Discipline Policies That Support Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success: Strategies for School and District Leaders Fact Sheet

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Centers

Supporting Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success: Strategies for Student and Teacher Support Teams Fact Sheet

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Centers

Supporting Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success: Strategies for Educators and School-Based Staff Fact Sheet

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Centers

Supporting Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success: Strategies for Schools to Enhance Relationships With Families Fact Sheet

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Centers

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Guidance for School Officials on Student Health Records

U.S. Department of Education, Student Privacy Policy Office, Privacy Technical Assistance Center

Know Your Rights: FERPA Protections for Student Health Records

U.S. Department of Education, Student Privacy Policy Office, Privacy Technical Assistance Center

On the Path to Resiliency: How Supportive Community Colleges Address Student Trauma

U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, Regional Educational Laboratory Appalachia

Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention in Childhood and Early Adolescence: A Resource for Elementary School Educators and School-Based Professionals

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network

I Don't Know How to Address Worries About My Child's Safety at School Webinar

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

HHS Child and Adolescent Health Emergency Planning Toolkit: Guidance for Addressing the Needs of Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response

Stop the Bleed Website

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Nonpharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) at School Web Page

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Synthesizing Knowledge on Equity and Equity-Based School Safety Strategies

U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice

Lessons from the Field - Promoting Staff Wellness in the Wake of COVID-19 and Beyond Webinar

U.S. Department of Education

School-Located Vaccination (SLV): Information for Planners

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Apoyo de proveedores de atención médica, Formularios, Declaraciones de información sobre la vacuna

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Mitigating Negative Impacts of Social Isolation to Prevent Violence: Information for Parents and Educators of School-Aged Children

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships

Building Student Resilience Toolkit

National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments

The Role of Public Health Officials in School Safety Efforts as Community Partners Webinar

REMS TA Center

Resources on the Role of Public Health Officials in School Safety Efforts Resource List

REMS TA Center

Resources on the Role of Mental Health Professionals in School Safety Efforts Resource List

REMS TA Center

The Role of School Mental Health Professionals in Supporting School Safety Efforts Webinar

REMS TA Center

Pandemic Planning: Developing an Infectious Disease Annex Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center

Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Oriented Schools Toolkit

National Center for School Safety

HEADS UP to Schools: Know Your Concussion ABCs Web Page

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Prevention and Treatment of Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among College Students

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Ten Essential Actions to Improve School Safety Quick Reference Guide

U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services

How to Grow Teacher Wellbeing in Your Schools

U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences

Ready, Set, Go, Review: Screening for Behavioral Health Risk in Schools

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

School-Based Health Services Resource List

U.S. Department of Education; and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Car Crash Resulting in Student Deaths: A Local Case Study

REMS TA Center

REMS on the Air Podcast: Opioids, Drug-Related Emergencies, and Substance Abuse Prevention Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic Series

REMS TA Center

REMS on the Air Podcast: Understanding the Link Between Social-Emotional Learning and School Safety Series

REMS TA Center

Virtual Trainings by Request (VTBRs): Support for Your Education Agency’s Emergency Preparedness Efforts Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center

Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Needs

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

Resources on Understanding the Role of School Psychologists in Supporting School Safety Before, During, and After an Emergency Resource List

REMS TA Center

Understanding the Role of School Nurses in Supporting School Safety Before, During, and After an Emergency Webinar

REMS TA Center

Understanding the Role of School Psychologists in Supporting School Safety Before, During, and After an Emergency Webinar

REMS TA Center

First Aid for Severe Trauma (FAST) Program

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate

School Employee Wellness Web Page

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Resources on Understanding the Role of School Nurses in Supporting School Safety Before, During, and After an Emergency Resource List

REMS TA Center

Opioids, Drug-Related Emergencies, and Substance Abuse Prevention Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar

REMS TA Center

Ordering Masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) For Schools: Keeping the Whole Community Safe in School Buildings Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center

Resilience Quick Links for School Personnel, Families, and Students: Ensuring the Well-Being of the Whole School Community During School at Home TA Snapshot

REMS TA Center

Trauma-Informed Care for Schools Before, During, and After Possible Emergency Events Webinar

REMS TA Center

Resources on Trauma-Informed Care for Schools Before, During, and After Possible Emergency Events Resource List

REMS TA Center

Compassion Fatigue and Behavioral Health Websites Resource List

REMS TA Center

Specialized Training Package: Understanding Educator Resilience & Developing a Self-Care Plan Module

REMS TA Center

Understanding Educator Resilience & Developing a Self-Care Plan Webinar

REMS TA Center

Combating the Opioid Crisis and Other Substance Misuse: Schools, Students, Families Web Page

U.S. Department of Education

Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) Website

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

CPR Programs for Schools Web Page

American Red Cross

Caring for Children in a Disaster Website

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC Healthy Schools Website

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Diabetes Care During Emergencies Web Page

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Environmental Public Health Tracking Website

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Planning for Virtual/Distance School Counseling During an Emergency Shutdown

American School Counselor Association

Telemental Health 101 Webinar

National Center for School Mental Health

Cómo cuidar a los niños en un desastre

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Planning for Virtual/Distance School Counseling During an Emergency Shutdown

American School Counselor Association

Seizure First Aid Web Page

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Web Page

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Guidance to States and School Systems on Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Issues in Schools

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Page last updated: June 18, 2024