SAMHSA Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Programs
Link
https://www.samhsa.gov/disaster-preparedness
Sponsor
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Description
Provides an overview of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) efforts to improve the behavioral health of communities and responders while they prepare, respond, and recover from disasters. Provides links to technical assistance resources, a helpline, and treatment locators designed to help states, territories, tribes, and responders effectively plan for and respond to disasters to minimize negative outcomes, such as developing new or exacerbating existing substance use disorder (SUD) or mental illness.
Geographic Coverage
Nationwide
Topics
Emergency Planning • Mental Health • Violence, Trauma, and Abuse