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Disaster Response Resources

The Disaster Response Committee of the Iowa Psychological Association has compiled the following resources from various organizations. Please note, none of the information included represents original content created by the Iowa Psychological Association.

Table of Contents

General Disaster Resources

Disaster-Related Hotlines and General Disaster-Related Articles

General Resources for Providers

General Disaster Mental Health Resources for Providers, Psychological First Aid – Resources, and Psychological First Aid- Trainings and Webinars

Resources for Specific Disaster-Related Events

Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Floods, Earthquakes, and Fires

Mass Shootings

General Resources for Coping After a Mass Shooting, Resources for Parents and Teachers, Resources for Providers, Acts of Terrorism, COVID-19 and the Ongoing Pandemic, and Impact of War and International Displaced Children and Families

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Disaster Resources

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Disaster Planning and Response, Cultural and Population Sensitivity in Disaster Behavioral Health Programs 

General Disaster Resources

Disaster-Related Hotlines
  • Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA):  The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.
  • Red Cross Virtual Assistance Center: You can connect with the Red Cross immediately by calling 1-833-492-0094. There is a "request a call" button on this website where anyone can request a call from Red Cross volunteers trained in behavioral health, spiritual care, and health services.

General Resources for Providers

General Disaster Mental Health Resources for Providers
Psychological First Aid - Trainings and Webinars

Resources for Specific Disaster-Related Events

Mass Shootings

Updated on 6/12/2024. Note, all resources contained in this list were collected from other organizations or websites and do not contain original content created by the Iowa Psychological Association.

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