The NS-LIJ COAST Project: Creating Optimism After Sandy Trauma in Far Rockaway, New York
Year Developed: n.a.
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.Primary Audience: Clinicians
Language(s): English
Developed by: School-Based Health Alliance (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: Learn about a school-wide trauma informed care program
Resource Details: Before SuperStorm Sandy, Far Rockaway, NY faced significant disparities, and the community was severely tested by the storm. The NS-LIJ Creating Optimism After Sandy Trauma (COAST) Project provided services for storm victims. The project used 3 tiers: tier 1 involved youth development; tier 2 educated families and school staff; tier 3 utilized evidence-based practices for assessing and treating youth. All 3 tiers will be presented, and a special youth created video will be shared.
Resource Topic: Special and Vulnerable Populations
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.