Tools and Resources for Behavioral Health Disaster Response

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) recently developed several new products to assist you in disaster preparedness outreach efforts.

  • Communicating in a Crisis: Risk Communication Guidelines for Public Officials
  • Have You Experienced a Disaster?
  • Have You and Your Family Been Affected by a Disaster?
  • Helping Older Adults After Disasters:  A Guide to Providing Support
  • Tips for Survivors: Coping with Anger After a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event

For more information on each product, check out the latest posts section on the Maine Disaster Behavioral Health homepage.