The primary goal of a disaster behavioral health response is to assist individuals in coping with the immediate psychological aftermath of the disaster, mitigate additional stress and psychological harm, and to promote the development of resilience techniques and coping strategies that individuals, responders … Read More
This plan provides guidance to those within the Disaster Behavioral Health Program with a general concept of potential emergency assignments. The plan was developed by a Statewide Behavioral Health Committee with input from stakeholders representing government, non-government and private sector. Download the plan.
This SAMHSA pocket guide provides first responders with information on signs and symptoms of stress and offers simple, practical techniques for minimizing stress responses prior to and during a disaster response. Download the guide.