Disaster Mental Health:
Crisis Counseling Programs for the Rural Community
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Co-Authors
Glenn Jackson, M.Div., LSW, LCPC
Charles G. Cook, LSW
Editor
Diana Nordboe, M.Ed.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Chapter One: Disaster Crisis Counseling Program
The Nature of Disasters
Definition of Crisis Counseling Services
Chapter Two: Disaster Crisis Counseling Services for Rural Areas
Definition of Rural Areas
Characteristics of Rural Areas and People
Rural Culture and Ethnicity
Special Populations in the Rural Community
Phases/Stages of Rural Crisis Counseling
Challenges Encountered by Rural Crisis Counseling Programs
Chapter Three: Coordinating Crisis Counseling Services in the Rural Community
Working with Existing Resources
Special Community Services
Chapter Four: Rural Crisis Counseling Project Staff
Recruitment and Staffing
Staff Safety and Security
Summary
Appendix A: References
Apprendix B: Bibliography of Resource Materials
Appendix C: Sources of Assistance and Information
Appendix D: Glossary of Terms
This publication was produced under an interagency agreement between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Portland Ridley served as CMHS publications and editorial coordinator.
National Mental Health Information Center
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Washington, D.C. 20015
Toll-Free Information Line 1-800-789-2647
(TDD) 866-889-2647
FAX 240-221-4295
Website www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov
All material appearing in this volume, except quoted passages from copyright sources, is in the public domain and may be produced or copied without the permission from the Administration or the authors. Citation of the source is appreciated.
DHHS Publication No. SMA 99-3378
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Printed 1999
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