Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC)
SAMHSA DTAC helps states, U.S. territories, tribes, and local entities deliver an effective mental health and substance use-related response to disasters. Learn more.
For disaster technical assistance inquiries, contact SAMHSA DTAC: 800–308–3515 or dtac@samhsa.hhs.gov.
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The CCP supports recovery for survivors of natural and human-caused disasters through community-based outreach, crisis counseling, and other disaster behavioral health services.
States, U.S. territories, and federally recognized tribes are eligible to apply for a CCP grant after a Presidential disaster declaration.
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:
Disaster Behavioral Health Resource Portals
DTAC offers trainings that can be accessed online, on demand, and free of charge.
- Online first responder training courses, some available for continuing education credit
- CCP training materials for online and in-person training
- CCP data forms and training
- DTAC webinars, podcasts, and videos
DTAC offers publications, tip sheets, and other resources for disaster behavioral health professionals: