The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services has over 120 contracted community mental health provider agencies. Over the past several years and especially since September 11, training for these mental health providers as well as private practitioners, has been consistently provided through federal grant programs. In fiscal year 2007 more than 3,500 people received training through DMHAS sponsored training programs. The Disaster and Terrorism Branch is home to a multi-disciplinary Training and Technical Assistance Group (TTAG) which has the capacity to provide on-demand training for mental health professionals in the wake of disaster to further increase the state's capacity to address the psychosocial needs of the community. The services available through the Disaster and Terrorism Branch include:
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› Individual crisis counseling
› Psychological first aid
› Disaster-specific psycho-educational information
› Group crisis counseling
› Consultation and training
› Information and referral services
› Toll-free warm line services
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The Disaster and Terrorism Branch maintains this website to share relevant information with the public and with mental health professionals. The Branch works in close collaboration with public health, law enforcement, emergency management, and other professionals at the local, state and federal levels to coordinate mitigation, planning, response and recovery efforts. DTB also actively promotes the participation of mental health professionals in drills, exercises, and ongoing professional development activities.
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