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IDMH: The Institute for Disaster Mental Health

"Helping in a Time of Crisis"

The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) seeks to address the diversity of disaster mental health demands in the region, state, nation, and the global community so that all those impacted by disaster and trauma have access to the mental health support they need. To accomplish this goal, IDMH provides leadership to advance the field of disaster mental health and trauma response through training, research, consultation, and service. IDMH works to establish and disseminate best practices in order to ensure that all disaster mental health services are evidence-supported and culturally sensitive.

11/12/2025

This year’s 20th Annual IDMH Conference explored Sustaining Recovery and Resilience in Disaster-Affected Communities,
exploring how resilience takes shape in our daily lives and communities.

Share one way you maintain resilience in your day-to-day life. How do you recharge, stay grounded, or keep moving forward when challenges arise?

11/06/2025

🌟 Thank You for Making This Milestone Event a Success! 🌟

We extend our sincere gratitude to our speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees for making this milestone event truly special. Your expertise, support, and engagement created a meaningful forum for dialogue, learning, and collaboration.

Together, we advanced our shared mission to strengthen resilience, well-being, and preparedness across communities. We look forward to continuing this important work with you next year!

A special thank-you to our conference sponsor and session sponsor Northwell Health / Nuvance Health, for their partnership and support.

— The IDMH Team

10/21/2025

Thank you so much for attending the 20th annual IDMH conference on October 14 at SUNY New Paltz. It was great to see so many of you there! IDMH offers its conference as a service to the people of New York and as such, we really value your feedback in continuing to make it better. The link below is to a very brief (less than 5 minute) conference evaluation. If you would please take a moment to complete it, we would be very grateful. Your responses will be used to shape our next conference and future trainings.

With gratitude,
The IDMH Team

https://newpaltz.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02FxPyZZH5EkhjE

10/08/2025

🌟 We’re honored to feature Anne Bink, MSW, as one of the speakers at this year’s 20th Annual IDMH Conference. 🌟

Anne Bink is the Director of Recovery at IEM, leveraging over two decades of experience in emergency management and public administration. Previously, as Associate Administrator at FEMA, she was instrumental in overseeing major disaster response and recovery operations, particularly during Hurricane Ian in 2022 and Typhoon Mawar in 2023. Under her leadership, FEMA adapted to an unprecedented frequency of disaster declarations, implementing strategies that enhanced operational efficiency and community assistance through improved policies, technology integration, and a focus on resilient recovery. Her commitment to innovation led to the first Recovery and Readiness Summit, fostering collaboration and establishing agency-wide priorities for disaster response.

Join former FEMA Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery Anne Bink for a candid and insightful conversation about her journey in disaster recovery and human services — from serving families as a caseworker in the child welfare system to leading nationwide response and recovery at the nation’s premier disaster response agency. Drawing on real-world experience across disasters big and small, Ms. Bink will explore the critical role of local leadership in shaping effective recovery and long-term resilience. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how empowering communities, listening to those most impacted, and fostering trust at the local level are essential to navigating today’s complex risk environment. This session is a must for leaders looking to build stronger, more adaptive, and more resilient communities.

10/03/2025

Attending the 20th Annual IDMH Conference? Want a Certificate of Attendance?

Here’s what you need to do:

✔️ Download the Whova app
✔️ Check in to each session you attend on October 14

That’s it! Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you after the conference.

Don’t miss out — we’re looking forward to seeing you there!

10/01/2025

🌟 We’re honored to feature Belinda Schlafer, LMHC as one of the panelists at this year’s 20th Annual IDMH Conference. 🌟

Belinda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Houghton College with a minor in Sociology and a master’s degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from St. Bonaventure University. Belinda is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and is certified in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR-C).

The demands of disaster response don’t end when the crisis does—especially for first responders. Repeated exposure to trauma, loss, and high-stress situations can take a cumulative toll, affecting physical and mental health, relationships, and family dynamics. This session explores the long-term impacts of chronic trauma on first responders and the need for sustained recovery strategies that acknowledge the whole person, both on and off duty. Panelists will speak to the types of support that prevent burnout, prioritize first responder wellness, nurture critical relationships in first responders’ lives, and honor the personal sacrifices made by those on the front lines.

09/29/2025

🌟 We’re honored to feature Jillian Crane as one of the panelists at this year’s 20th Annual IDMH Conference. 🌟

Jillian Crane is President and CEO of First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF). In this role, she leads the strategic vision for the Foundation’s long-term growth and the delivery and impact of FRCF mission across the U.S. Under Jillian’s leadership, FRCF expanded from scholarships to broader financial assistance, and launched a range of new programs, including mental health resiliency counseling, bereavement assistance, disaster relief and community engagement—all laser focused on meeting the growing, ever-changing needs of children and families of first responders.

The demands of disaster response don’t end when the crisis does—especially for first responders. Repeated exposure to trauma, loss, and high-stress situations can take a cumulative toll, affecting physical and mental health, relationships, and family dynamics. This session explores the long-term impacts of chronic trauma on first responders and the need for sustained recovery strategies that acknowledge the whole person, both on and off duty. Panelists will speak to the types of support that prevent burnout, prioritize first responder wellness, nurture critical relationships in first responders’ lives, and honor the personal sacrifices made by those on the front lines.

09/25/2025

🌟 We’re honored to feature Clarissa Miller, LCSW as one of the panelists at this year’s 20th Annual IDMH Conference. 🌟

Clarissa Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor with nearly two decades of experience bridging the gap between families and the resources they need to thrive. Based in Texas, she leads initiatives at the First Responders Children’s Foundation that provide scholarships, mental health support, community engagement opportunities, and financial assistance to children of first responders and their families—helping them navigate the unique challenges of lives lived in service to others.

The demands of disaster response don’t end when the crisis does—especially for first responders. Repeated exposure to trauma, loss, and high-stress situations can take a cumulative toll, affecting physical and mental health, relationships, and family dynamics. This session explores the long-term impacts of chronic trauma on first responders and the need for sustained recovery strategies that acknowledge the whole person, both on and off duty. Panelists will speak to the types of support that prevent burnout, prioritize first responder wellness, nurture critical relationships in first responders’ lives, and honor the personal sacrifices made by those on the front lines.

09/23/2025

The August 2025 Newsletter is here!

This month, we're featuring:

🌟 20th Annual IDMH Conference

🌟 New Leadership for IDMH

🌟 Student Research Spotlight

🌟 First Responder Mental Health Needs Assessment

Stay informed on the latest in disaster mental health, research, and service learning.

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https://t.e2ma.net/webview/jslkmi/be369e5a5117bffd2eaf55e4c452169f

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