Our Gulf coast communities comprise people of diverse cultural perspectives and traditions, but they share a dependence on the Gulf of Mexico and its bounty for their livelihoods. A technological disaster like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill creates tremendous economic and emotional pressures that affect individuals and families alike, whether they speak English, Cambodian, Lao, Haitian/Creole, Spanish or Vietnamese.
Stress following a disaster can leave people feeling overwhelmed. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has produced several fact sheets in multiple languages that provide helpful tips for dealing with oil spill-related stress and grief.
For Adults
Tips for Coping with the Oil Spill Disaster - Managing Your Stress
- English | Cambodian | Haitian/Creole | Lao | Spanish | Vietnamese (largest pdf file sizes 484 kbytes)
Tips for Dealing with Grief Due to the Oil Spill Disaster
- English | Cambodian | Haitian/Creole | Lao | Spanish | Vietnamese (largest pdf files 356 size kbytes)
Tips for Oil Spill Disaster Response Workers - Possible Signs of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- English | Cambodian | Haitian/Creole | Lao | Spanish | Vietnamese (largest pdf file size 245 kbytes)
Tips for Oil Spill Disaster Response Workers - Managing and Preventing Stress for Managers and Workers
- English | Cambodian | Haitian/Creole | Lao | Spanish | Vietnamese (largest pdf file size 2 megabytes)
For Parents and Teachers
Tips for Talking to Children & Youth About the Oil Spill Disaster - A Guide for Parents and Educators
- English| Cambodian | Haitian/Creole | Lao | Spanish | Vietnamese (largest pdf file sizes 685 kbytes)
Tips for Talking to Children & Youth About the Oil Spill Disaster - Interventions at Home for Preschoolers to Adolescents
- English | Cambodian | Haitian/Creole | Lao | Spanish | Vietnamese (largest pdf file sizes 1.5 megabytes)