This brief (PDF, 45 pages) explores key federal definitions of homelessness, including eligibility criteria and role groups authorized to determine eligibility; shares how relevant school and community partners can apply knowledge of federal definitions of homelessness in their daily work; and links to resources for more information throughout. Learn more (PDF, 45 pages).

This self-assessment tool (PDF, 85 pages) is designed to assist public safety and emergency response professionals, school administrators and security professionals, elected officials, and communities in considering potential active shooter scenarios and options for dealing with them. The tool proposes questions to determine an agency’s preparedness status in seven categories, offers guidance to inform next steps, and recommends resources for improving policies and practices to reduce community potential for mass violence, swiftly respond to incidents, and enhance trauma and support services in their wake. Learn more.  

This resource describes how essential needs impact suicide risk and provides ways to incorporate suicide prevention where people live, work, and play. Designed for state and territorial suicide prevention professionals and community and organizational leaders, this resource offers information and considerations to address essential needs that can impact suicide risk. Learn more.