CDMHC Member Resources

• American Psychological Association (APA): APA’s Disaster Resource Network (DRN) consits of psychologists who have expertise in the psychological impact of disasters on individuals, families and communities and voluntarily engage in preparedness, response and recovery activities.

• American Red Cross (ARC): Licensed mental health professionals can receive free training and serve their communities as Red Cross Disaster Mental Health volunteers.

• California Association of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (CALPCC): CALPCC focusing on educating professional clinical counselors on disaster mental health and crisis response through the Disaster Relief Committee.

• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (CAMFT): Supporting professional development in the field of crisis response by informing members about the mission and function of the CRER Committee, presenting historical perspective and foundational concepts, and emphasizing the difference between crisis intervention and psychotherapy.

• National Association of Social Workers-California Chapter (NASW): NASW has an American Red Cross Council (NASWCA/ARC Council) consisting of a group of social workers interested in disaster work.

Disaster Mental Health Resources for Professional

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Emergency Preparedness and Response resources.

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): NCTSN services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.

• Eye of the Storm (John Weaver): Disaster Mental Health bibliography as well as related links.