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Behavioral Health Volunteering in Times of Crisis

  • By: Amy Carol Dominguez, MPA Dr. Laurel E. Blackman, DO, MBA Vibrant Emotional Health
  • January 6th, 2022
  • acute stress response, behavioral health professionals, crisis response, disaster response, trauma, volunteer, Winter 2022 Issue
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When a call for support goes out at the onset of a disaster, we commonly recognize the basic needs: shelter, food, water, clothing. Behavioral health needs – mental, emotional, and spiritual care – have been an afterthought, if included in the response plan at all. This is beginning to shift....

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