Police chaplain know how vital a service dog is to the people who depend on them. Chaplains can be educators to the public about the relationship between these wonder companions and the disabled.
When Dave died on January 7th, I disconnected from the technologies that so often perplexed him. I took time to visit with his family and reflect on his extraordinary life and our unlikely friendship.
Many of you are aware of the SAMHSA Training Technology Transfer Centers (TTCs) as well as the SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) who have developed the following list of materials includes those focused on general mental health and substance use-related needs after an incident of violence and civil unrest, as well as separate sections with resources for faith-based communities and spiritual leaders; children, youth, parents and other caregivers, and schools; and disaster responders.
