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Rural Disaster Behavioral Health: A Guide for Outreach Workers and Crisis Counselors

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This guide provides staff with knowledge and strategies to best support diverse rural communities. It considers risk factors, strengths, and common disaster reactions unique to rural communities to support best practices for ensuring disaster resilience and recovery.

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PEP23-01-01-002
Publication Date
August 2023

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