[Template] Community Mental Health Disaster Response and Recovery Plan (CMH-DRRP)

Abstract

This Plan is the result of the Major Project of Lindsay Huddlestan, BA (CYC), MCP (Candidate), a student in the Master of Community Planning Program at Vancouver Island University. It is the result of a comprehensive literature review, interviews with industry professionals, and additional education in emergency response, trauma reduction and mental health supports for disaster victims. The template is adaptable to local governments and agencies. Local governments in British Columbia can benefit from this Plan to ensure best practice, rapid service and a reduction of potential psychological harm to communities.