Natural and human-caused disasters affect thousands of people each year. Major adverse … See more

Natural disasters are large-scale geological or meteorological events that have the potential to cause loss of life or property. These types of disasters include: See more

Examples include industrial accidents, shootings, acts of terrorism, and incidents of mass violence. As with natural disasters, these types of traumatic events may also cause loss … See more

In the aftermath of the tragic loss of life that occurred on September 11, 2001, the feelings of loss of security and well-beingarguably the most crucial ingredients for leading … See more

The Disaster Distress Helpline provides immediate crisis counseling to people affected by traumatic events. SAMHSA also has a number of resources for people affected by … See more

The SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) also helps states, territories, tribes, and local entities deliver an effective mental health and substance … See more