Disaster Technical
Assistance Center (DTAC)

When disasters strike, State and Territory mental health/substance abuse agencies and local service providers are suddenly thrust onto the frontline for response and recovery efforts. Often they find themselves confronting new or unknown problems for which no amount of preplanning is possible.

During that critical period when mobilization for response and recovery begins, service providers need a resource as close as an 800-number call. They now have the SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (SAMHSA DTAC).

Learn more about SAMHSA DTAC.

New Features

The Dialogue is a quarterly information bulletin providing time-sensitive, practical, and down-to-earth information for State and Territory mental health and substance abuse coordinators and their local service providers. Read the latest Dialogue

When Hurricanes Strike

FEMA Online Courses
Includes free independent study courses and continuing education units upon successful completion. Courses include: Emergency Preparedness, Developing and Managing Volunteers, and many other topics.

Don't Reinvent the Wheel: View, download and modify Select Grantee Developed Materials from CCP grantees.

Examples of State/Territory Emergency Plans

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For State/Territory Emergency Plans that may be available in hard copy only, please contact SAMHSA DTAC.

Meetings and Events

Events Calendar
Includes National and local events related to disaster and trauma.

Other News

In The News

Disaster News Network
Includes current disaster-related news items.