CALLING ALL EMS AND PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS!

The Office of Prevention Services and Research (OPSR) will conduct 2 training workshops on the Integration of Mental Health and Bioterrorism Preparedness & Response aimed at Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and Public Health Professionals on the topics of:
MENTAL HEALTH, TRAUMA, AND BIOTERRORISM
PROVIDING CULTURALLY COMPETENT CARE TO VICTIMS OF BIOTERRORISM

These workshops will cover information and mental health strategies that frontline and secondary responders should know to better help their clients, your families and themselves cope in the event of a bioterrorist event of a chemical or biological nature.

Learn about:
- Some of the most typical agents used in a bioterrorist attack
- Typical signs of anxiety, stress and trauma among victims and colleagues
- Strategies for effective coping for all involved
- Preparing your families psychologically & practically
- Understanding the diverse responses of victims from various backgrounds
- Assisting different cultural groups and ensuring treatment compliance

"Mental Health, Trauma & Bioterrorism”
Dr. George Everly and Dr. Cherie Castellano- December 6, 2005, 9:00am - 4:00pm UBHC--Piscataway, 151 Centennial Avenue/Room B

"Providing Culturally Competent Care to Victims”
Dr. Paulette Moore Hines, Dr. Monica McGoldrick, and Dr. Nydia Garcia Preto - January 16, 2006, 9:00am - 4:00pm UBHC--Piscataway, 151 Centennial Avenue/Room B

We are able to pay attendees a stipend of $245 per workshop. Full time University employees will be paid at an out of title rate. Directions and additional information will be forwarded to all those who confirm participation.

If you are available and are interested in participating in this focus group, please contact Mrs. Ellen Cohen at (732) 235-9250 or cohenem@umdnj.edu. Also, you may contact Mr. Robert Bonner at 732-235-9285 or bonnerro@umdnj.edu.

PLEASE CONTACT US NO LATER THAN: Wednesday November 30th, 2005