As part of National First Responders Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul highlighted new initiatives including a program that aims to ...

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, in conjunction with the State Office of Mental Health, announced the successful completion of the first-ever scenario-based training exercise ...

Some departments use crisis intervention programs. It's a scenario that you've likely heard about from time to time. Police are sent to respond to a call of a mental health emergency and in some cases ...

There’s the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires. What to take and what to leave behind when ordered to evacuate? Will your house still ...

Navigating a natural disaster can be challenging, but you can look after your mental health by giving yourself time to adjust, limiting your news consumption, and reaching out for support.

An acquaintance suddenly tells you that they are thinking of suicide or you see someone on public transport crying uncontrollably. Is it possible to assist them without putting yourself in danger or ...

Held Oct. 13 at the IBEW Local 48 hall in Portland, the daylong Regional Emergency Mental Health Summit brought together ...

The American Red Cross is setting up shop in Battle Creek next week for three days of disaster training. From June 12 through 14, new and existing volunteers will attend a number of training sessions ...

Bad diets, too many meds, no exercise: A look inside the latest ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report Strong at any age: How seniors can stay fit and prevent injury Congress looks to ease restrictions ...