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This resource collection, produced by the Federal Partner Mental Health Transformation Priority Workgroup on Disaster and Emergency Response, contains a variety of federally produced disaster behavioral health materials. Many of the resources included were created in response to a need for materials following large-scale disasters and could be adapted for distribution following future disasters. This collection may be updated to address different disaster events as they occur, since each disaster may pose unique challenges for response and recovery strategies.
All resources included within this collection are in the public domain and, therefore, can be copied and distributed, as needed. However, resources are not to be used for commercial purposes. Hardcopies of some materials can be ordered by using the publication numbers cited in the bibliography. Programs are encouraged to adapt relevant information contained in this series to best meet their needs. If content is utilized in program materials, acknowledgment of the source of the material is appreciated.
This collection is organized into three categories: general resources that cover a broad spectrum of topics, preparedness resources designed to assist in the process of developing and maintaining emergency plans, and response resources that address issues ranging from crisis counseling interventions to risk communication guides for public officials.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) provided assistance to the Federal Partner Mental Health Transformation Priority Workgroup on Disaster and Emergency Response with the compilation and production of this resource collection.
SAMHSA DTAC assists U.S. States, Territories, and federally recognized tribes with all-hazards disaster response planning, and supports collaboration among mental health and substance abuse authorities, Federal agencies, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Furthermore, SAMHSA DTAC houses a library of print and electronic resource materials and continually identifies or develops new materials to address gaps and meet emerging disaster behavioral health needs. SAMHSA DTAC provides consultation to review disaster plans, compiles research on "new" threats and planning methodologies, and brokers knowledge and support from experts in the field. SAMHSA DTAC provides indepth technical assistance for affiliated disaster- and trauma-related programs such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program, the SAMHSA Emergency Response Grants, the Public Safety Workers Grant, and the State Emergency Response Capacity (SCE) Grants. SAMHSA DTAC maintains a database of State and Territory mental health commissioners, substance abuse directors, and disaster behavioral health coordinators, as well as a roster of Federal agencies and NGOs involved in disaster or behavioral health service delivery or research. Additionally, SAMHSA DTAC provides a toll-free helpline, a comprehensive Web site, and an e-mail address.
Contact SAMHSA DTAC staff for assistance in identifying the following resources on disaster mental health and substance abuse:
SAMHSA DTAC also invites you to contribute to its resource collection by sharing materials you have discovered and found helpful.
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SAMHSA DTAC 4350 East West Highway Suite 1100 Bethesda, MD 20814-6233 |
Phone: 1-800-308-3515 Fax: 1-800-311-7691 E-Mail: dtac@esi-dc.com Web Site: mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/dtac |