Rural and Remote Disaster Behavioral Health

Link

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/dtac-dialogue-vol-19-issue-4.pdf

Sponsor

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Description

Examines key aspects of disaster behavioral health responses in rural areas, with the goal of informing policymakers, practitioners, and researchers about effective approaches to address rural behavioral health needs following a disaster event. Highlights challenges and successes on a range of topics and for different disaster types. Provides links to recommended resources and offers examples of technical assistance requests and responses from the SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC).

Date

07/2024

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Emergency Planning • Mental Health • Substance Use Disorder