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September 11, 2005 in Support and Resources | Permalink | Comments (2)

Social service needs in disaster host communities (news reports):

Washington, DC:  1,300 evacuees and the number needing social services is "not stabilizing." (Washington Post)

Demopolis, AL: "One in four from disaster area has mental disorder. (Demopolis Times)

Torrance CA: 2,000 evacuees arrive in LA amidst the city's 90,000 homeless.  (Daily Breeze)

September 10, 2005 in Support and Resources | Permalink | Comments (4)

Katrina mental health resources.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness has just released a new guide to Hurricane Katrina mental health resources. (Revised 9/14/05) (Click here for PDF file. HTML coming soon.)

September 09, 2005 in Support and Resources | Permalink | Comments (5)

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Suggested links:

  • National Institute of Mental Health: Coping with Traumatic Events
  • National Mental Health Association: Coping with Disaster
  • SAMHSA/Center for Mental Health Services Katrina Help Page
  • NAMI-National Alliance on Mental Illness: Hurricane Katrina Resource Guide
  • Hurricane Katrina: Join the discussion and help those in need.

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Support and resources

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness: Hurricane Katrina Resource Guide (Comprehensive list of web sites, contacts and phone numbers) PDF file