*Closing Plenary: The Power of Community and Connection in Disaster Behavioral Health

by Lindsay Mixer | Mar 15, 2023

Abstract: After two full days of learning, meaningful conversations and opportunities to engage and innovate together, our closing plenary will anchor all of this in our symposium’s theme. Reflecting on the shared perspectives of our presenters and the...

Roundtable: Keys to Inter-Agency Collaboration & Culturally Competent Care: Lessons from CECT and USCRI Refugee Support

by Lindsay Mixer | Mar 15, 2023

Abstract: When the United States government announced they would be pulling out of Afghanistan and accepting refugees and asylum seekers, multiple agencies and organizations came together in anticipation of the multiple, complex needs people would have. Issues like...

Roundtable: The importance of collaboration during the pandemic for people experiencing homelessness

by Lindsay Mixer | Mar 15, 2023

Abstract: Unlike most natural disasters the pandemic is a disaster that directly impacted everyone including those responding to protect and provide services to those most vulnerable. At a time when everyone was told the safest action was to stay at home the Louisiana...

Roundtable: Lived Experience: Trauma, Grief and Long-Term Healing from Terrorism and Mass Violence

by Lindsay Mixer | Mar 14, 2023

Abstract: This roundtable will feature perspectives of both survivors of mass violence and terrorism and professionals coordinating response and long-term recovery efforts for individuals, families and communities. Presenters will explore the benefits of peer support...

Roundtable: Blue Sky Partnerships: Creating an effective disaster behavioral health response

by Lindsay Mixer | Mar 14, 2023

Abstract: The Disaster and Terrorism Branch (DTB) was officially formed as the behavioral health authority in New Jersey for response community Crises. The team is available for emergency deployment 24/7. DTB is involved across all four phases of emergency management...