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Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC)

DTAC helps states, U.S. territories, tribes, and local providers plan for and respond to behavioral health needs after a disaster.

Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP)

The CCP supports recovery for survivors of natural and human-caused disasters through community-based outreach, crisis counseling, and other behavioral health services.

States, U.S. territories, and federally recognized tribes are eligible to apply for a CCP grant after a presidential disaster declaration.

CCP Toolkit

Access the CCP Toolkit to learn more about the program’s mission and goals, and the key principles of the CCP model. Learn how to:

About DTAC

SAMHSA DTAC helps states, U.S. territories, tribes, and local entities deliver an effective mental health and substance use (behavioral health) response to disasters. Learn more about SAMHSA DTAC.

The SAMHSA DTAC Brochure – 2011 (PDF | 279 KB) provides a clear, concise source of information about SAMHSA DTAC, its mission, and its services.

New SAMHSA DTAC Resources

For more information related to planning and applying for and implementing an effective ISP during the COVID-19 pandemic, view the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP): Immediate Services Program (ISP) Application Overview webinars. Access the webinar materials on the CCP Toolkit page.

Disaster Behavioral Health Resource Portals

Disaster Behavioral Health Resources

DTAC offers publications, tip sheets, and other resources for disaster behavioral health professionals:

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Last Updated: 04/01/2019

Disaster Distress Helpline

1-800-985-5990

Contact Us

For disaster technical assistance inquiries, contact SAMHSA DTAC at 800-308-3515 or dtac@samhsa.hhs.gov

For people experiencing emotional distress related to a disaster, SAMHSA offers toll-free crisis counseling and support through the Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990.

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