The Impact of Public Health Emergencies on Community Mental Health: Preparation and Response
NCHPH Webinar
Year Developed: 2023
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.Primary Audience: n.a.
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Center for Health in Public Housing (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: The burden of preparation and response to Public Health Emergencies is expected to be a prominent aspect of health center operations for the foreseeable future.
Resource Details: In this webinar, Dr. Kevin Lombardi MD, MPH, the NCHPH team and Tom Vu from La Maestra Community Health Centers presented an epidemiological perspective of the effect of PHEs on the provision of behavioral/addiction services. Additionally, in this session we examined the impact of these events on the mental health and wellbeing of traditionally underserviced communities, with special attention given to Residents of Public Housing and HUD-assisted families. The material covered in this webinar was high-yield and pragmatic, with a focus on validated screening/organizational tools, processes and promising practices to manage patient and community needs during PHE’s. Session format included case studies and discussion portions designed to illicit a meaningful, enjoyable and collective interdisciplinary learning experience.
Resource Topic: Emerging Issues, Special and Vulnerable Populations, , Behavioral Health,
Resource Subtopic: Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders, Population Health, Emergency Management.
Keywords: Mental Health, Residents of Public Housing.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.