Pandemic Influenza Workforce Resilience Toolkit: Useful Links

Useful Links

Title	Description
Behavioral Health and Emergency Preparedness Office of Emergency Preparedness, Minnesota Department of Health	Web page links to array of resources about the psychosocial impact of pandemics/emergencies.
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress Fact Sheets Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences USUHS	Website main page links to range of topics/materials about traumatic stress, preparedness and resilience. Fact sheets about the psychological effects and health consequences of traumatic events.
Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event: Information for Responders H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): General Information Pandemic Influenza Information for Health Professionals Podcasts - Swine Flu Centers for Disease Control and Prevention	Links responders to materials about managing stress. Links to a range of topics regarding H1N1. Links to H1N1 topics of particular interest to healthcare providers. Links to all CDC podcasts about H1N1.
Coping with Traumatic Events National Institute of Mental Health	Web page links users to information based on scientific research and evidence-based practice about the range of responses people have to critical events and how to mitigate impact.
CT Flu Watch Novel H1N1 Influenza Resources for Healthcare Providers Resources for Business Resources for the Public Novel H1N1 Influenza: What Connecticut Residents Need to Know Connecticut Department of Public Health	Connecticut’s official pandemic influenza website. Links to information specific to the H1N1 virus. Links to information relevant to health care providers. Links to materials for businesses/organizations. Resources about seasonal, pandemic and H1N1 flu. Answers basic questions about H1N1 influenza.
DMHAS – Flu Stress Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services	Web page contains links to fact sheets, resource materials related to coping with "pandemic flu stress".
Flu.Gov (Know What to Do About the Flu) Connecticut State and Local Planning and Response Activities Know What to Do About the Flu Webcast Archive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services	Flu.Gov is the official U.S. Government website for H1N1, avian and pandemic flu. Link directly to updates about Connecticut’s response activities. View webcasts aired to inform the public how the federal government is responding to the current flu outbreak.
Fostering Resilience in the Response to Terrorism American Psychological Association, APA Task Force on Promoting Resilience in Response to Terrorism	Link to fact sheets about promoting resilience for a variety of populations to include primary care providers and first responders.
H1N1 Influenza Pandemic: HRSA Guidance on Preparations for the 2nd Phase of the Novel H1N1 Pandemic (Fall 2009 – Winter 2010 Flu Season) Health Resources and Services Administration	Web page links to guidance for HRSA-funded direct service grantees to assist in plans and preparations for the 2nd Phase Novel H1N1 pandemic.
Influenza A H1N1 (Swine Flu) National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities, Center for Health Equity, Drexel University School of Public Health	Web page provides access to a wide range of resources and translated materials on H1N1 and pandemics.
Multiple Language Resources and Fact Sheets and Information: 2009 H1N1 Flu – General Information Vermont Department of Public Health	Web page links to resources and information regarding H1N1 in a variety of languages.
NIOSH Safety and Health Topic: Occupational Health Issues Associated with H1N1 Influenza Virus (Swine Flu) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health	Web page provides a broad range of materials/resources for workers and employers regarding H1N1 flu and the workplace.
Pandemic Flu: Information for the Public Texas Department of State Health Services	Website links to a cross-section of pan flu and seasonal flu information for individuals and families.
Pandemic Influenza County of Santa Clara, California	Website links to pan flu information and resources for schools, families, health care providers and others.
Pandemic Influenza Resource Collection in SAMHSA’s Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series Disaster Technical Assistance Center, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration	Web page links to array of materials about the psychosocial impact of pandemics and planning, preparedness and response resources to address that impact.
PBS Parents	Website provides a resource for parents by providing information about how to raise healthy, happy children.
Preparing for Events - Pandemic Flu American Red Cross	Web page provides access to a range of American Red Cross resources about pan flu (e.g.; coping with pandemic, flu prevention tips).
Promising Practices: Pandemic Preparedness Tools Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP)	Website shares peer-reviewed pandemic preparedness practices which can be adapted or adopted by stakeholders.
Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program American Psychological Association and American Psychological Association Practice Organization	Website provides access to information about employee health/well-being and organizational performance.
Public Health Alert: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Association of Schools of Public Health	Link provides a centralized resource to the activities of the nation’s Schools of Public Health in their efforts to aid in the response to the current pandemic event.
Public Safety Workers Resource Collection in SAMHSA’s Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series Disaster Technical Assistance Center, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration	Web page provides an array of materials about the behavioral health/psychosocial impacts on responders to disaster in order to inform responders and those who serve them.
Ready Kids U. S. Department of Homeland Security	Link to resources for children and parents regarding how to prepare and be ready for any unexpected situation that might arise.
Resilience Resources for Emergency Response Occupational Safety and Health Administration	This web page links users to educational materials that can assist employees, their families and supervisors before, during and after involvement in an emergency response.
Resources National Child Traumatic Stress Network	Web page provides access to materials regarding how to better understand and help children recover from traumatic events.
Safety and Health Topics: Pandemic Influenza Occupational Safety and Health Administration	Web page and embedded links provide tips and updates on how to stay healthy in the workplace during a pandemic.
Take the Lead: Working Together to Prepare Now U.S. Department of Health and Human Services	Link to resources developed to foster leaders at all levels to get involved in preparing for and responding to pandemic.
WHO – Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 World Health Organization	Web page and embedded hyperlinks provide access to global updates and information regarding the H1N1 flu.