Is your community dealing with the stress of environmental contamination? Tip sheet for community organizations

Is your community dealing with the stress of environmental contamination? Tip sheet for community organizations

Description:

This fact sheet provides tips for supporting community members who may experience stress related to environmental contamination. The fact sheet is specifically intended for leaders of local community organizations. It offers information about the stress environmental contamination can cause and provides guidance regarding the steps local organizations can take to mitigate that stress.

Target Situation:

A community leader or organization (e.g., academic or religious institutions, civic organizations, local government officials) who wants to understand and mitigate the stress people may experience related to contamination in their community.

Additional Reading:

The tip sheet offers guidance for using ATSDR’s fact sheet “Are you worried about the water, soil, or air in your community?” with community members.