COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
Coordination and collaboration during a public health crisis is crucial to ensure the workforce and families receive the support they need to stay safe and healthy.
Policy and Practice Resources
Supplemental Research Bulletin—Adaptations and Innovations for Delivering Mental Health and Substance Use D...
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., 2022
Describes how health care organizations and professionals provide mental health and
... (Read More)Resources Specific to Emergency/Crisis and Disaster Settings
Administration for Children and Families, 2022
A list of trauma-informed services and approaches. Includes resources on coping with
... (Read More)Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., 2022
Provides substance use disorder treatment agencies, grantees, and professionals with
... (Read More)Guidance for Children and Families Involved with the Child Welfare System During the COVID-19 Pandemic
American Academy of Pediatrics, 2022
Supports the continuation and improvement of critical child welfare work during a
... (Read More)Virtual Recovery Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., 2021
This tip sheet describes resources that can be used to virtually support recovery
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Children’s Bureau, 2021
Provides child welfare agencies, grantees, and professionals with information on
... (Read More)Bulletins for Professionals—Tips for Supporting Virtual Family Time
Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2020
Offers strategies that help family support professionals and child welfare
... (Read More)Virtual Visitation Resources
Administration for Children and Families, 2020
The following resources provide information on the use of virtual visitations in
... (Read More)Tip Sheet 1: Supporting Cross-System Collaboration During the Current Public Health Crisis
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2020
During a public health crisis, collaboration ensures families receive the services
... (Read More)Tip Sheet 2: Supporting the Workforce During the Current Public Health Crisis
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2020
Knowledge about best practices for working with families affected by substance use
... (Read More)Tip Sheet 3: Supporting Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders During the Current Public Health Crisi...
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2020
Public health emergencies put a great deal of additional stress on families while
... (Read More)Considerations for Successful Video Visits With Young Children
National Council on Crime and Delinquency, 2020
Provides solutions to challenges experienced by staff and families using virtual
... (Read More)Guidance on Conducting Remote Hearings in Child Welfare Cases
Capacity Building Center for Courts, 2020
Analyzes best practices and other recommendations for remote or “virtual” hearings in
... (Read More)Child Welfare Safety Assessment and Planning During COVID-19 and Physical Distancing
National Council on Crime and Delinquency, 2020
Describes how to conduct child welfare safety assessments and planning under crisis
... (Read More)Related Online Training, Videos, and Webinars
Supporting Wellness Court Participants and Staff During COVID-19
Date: April 10, 2020
Provides guidance for Tribal Healing to Wellness Court programs in adapting treatment court operations during a public health emergency.
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Public Health Emergency Preparedness - Emergency Response Plans
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., 2022
The State of Arizona makes a range of emergency response plans and plan components
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Factsheets for Families-Virtual Family Time: Tips for Families
Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2020
Provides techniques families may use to enhance engagement and bonding during virtual
... (Read More)Strength-Based Practice in Troubled Times
Center for the Study of Social Policy, 2020
Strength-based and trauma-informed approaches to working with families are more
... (Read More)Building Trauma-Informed Connections Via Telehealth During COVID-19
State of California Department of Health Car..., 2020
Provides information to support providers in offering telehealth services that meet
... (Read More)Recommendations for Adjusting Drug Testing Protocols
American Society of Addiction Medicine, 2020
Provides recommendations for modifications to previous drug testing protocols to
... (Read More)Sheltering in Place: ACEs-Informed Tips for Self-Care During a Pandemic
Center for Youth Wellness, 2020
This article provides information on seven evidence-based practices to help regulate
... (Read More)Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2020
This factsheet provides tips to help parents and caregivers think about how an
... (Read More)Building Telehealth Capacity
Mental Health Technology Transfer Center
Provides information, webinars, and discipline-specific topic areas related to
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