Courses

4 modules

Disaster Preparedness: Disability Alert Wallet Cards

Disaster preparedness wallet cards provide individuals with disabilities a simple way to quickly share important information during an emergency. These portable cards can include key details such as communication needs, medical information, emergency contacts, and support requirements. By keeping the card in a wallet or bag, individuals can easily provide critical information to first responders, caregivers, or others who may be helping during a disaster or unexpected situation.

4 modules

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Missouri’s Crisis Continuum

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and how it operates within Missouri's crisis response system.

4 modules

Workplace Wellbeing Lunch and Learns

This series includes 12 short, expert-led topics designed for teams to view together to learn, reflect, and connect. Each lesson contains information, action steps and a course companion.

4 modules

LifeLaunch Life Skills

LifeLaunch Missouri offers a video series created by young adults, covering essential life skills such as interviewing, banking, credit scores, meal planning, online safety, health insurance, and recognizing scams, to help peers navigate adulthood successfully.

4 modules

EPC Courses

EPC Missouri offers specialized courses for educators, caregivers, first responders, and behavioral health professionals. These free trainings focus on early psychosis identification, intervention strategies, and support techniques, emphasizing the importance of early treatment and compassionate care.

4 modules

The Disaster Distress Helpline Explained

The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is a national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

4 modules

The Disaster Distress Helpline

4 modules

Missouri Model Framework for Trauma Informed Workplaces

This e-learning course reviews the four stages of Missouri Model Framework and gives suggestions for trauma informed organizational change.

4 modules

Missouri’s Comprehensive Public Health Approach

Research shows early trauma can have lifelong effects. A public health approach is needed to foster resilience.

4 modules

Recovery from Trauma of COVID-19

A diverse group of public health workers debriefs COVID-19 trauma, exploring lingering stress and healing.

4 modules

Disaster Preparedness: Individual, Provider, and Video Guides

Disasters and emergencies can happen quickly and without warning, leaving you little time to respond. That is why being prepared before the disaster occurs can help you respond quickly and appropriately – and maybe even save a life.

4 modules

MARCCD

MARCCD—Model for Adaptive Response to Complex Cyclical Disasters—helps communities anticipate, adapt, and grow through disasters. Using engaging visuals and tools like the Community Balance Sheet, MARCCD illustrates coping strategies, resilience-building, and the importance of community support in navigating stress, trauma, and recovery.

4 modules

Managing Mental Health

This podcast was made possible by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Disaster Response State Grant. The views and opinions contained in the publication do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and should not be construed as such.

4 modules

Trauma-Informed Care for Helping Professionals

As helping professionals become increasingly aware of the profound impact of trauma, they are recognizing the immense value of adopting trauma-informed approaches to healthcare. This course has been meticulously crafted to offer a comprehensive overview of trauma-informed care practices.

4 modules

Stress Reactions

Trauma possesses the transformative potential to significantly affect both individuals and the communities they belong to, bringing forth a complex interplay of positive and negative consequences. Explore the prevalent stress reactions post-disaster for deeper understanding.

4 modules

Phases of Disaster

After a disaster, individuals typically go through distinct phases of recovery As time progresses, they gradually adjust and adapt to their new circumstances, eventually moving towards long-term recovery and personal growth, often emerging with a newfound sense of resilience and strength.

4 modules

988

988 is a three-digit number providing 24/7 statewide crisis support via call, text, or chat. Trained specialists assist with suicidal thoughts, substance use, mental health crises, and emotional distress.

4 modules

Heroes that Help

Tune in to our SAMHSA-sponsored visual radio series, showcasing inspiring heroes dedicated to improving mental health. Join us in celebrating their remarkable contributions.

4 modules

HappierU

This series caters to older teens and young adults, offering videos, podcasts, and digital content. Their resources promote a positive mindset, providing science-based advice and coping skills for handling stress and fostering happiness.

4 modules

Trauma-Informed Care for Teens

This course gives teens a basic understanding of how trauma can take on many forms and how protective factors can help you bounce back from hard times. Through brief educational lessons and quizzes, it shares ideas about how to get help when you need it. Appropriate for ages 13+.