97.032: Crisis Counseling

97.032

Active

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) [DHS]

Sept. 16, 2022

Sept. 16, 2022

The Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) supports the Recovery core capability and mission area as defined in the National Preparedness Goal. It accomplishes this by assisting individuals and communities in recovering from the challenging effects of natural and human-caused disasters through the provision of community-based outreach and psycho-educational services. The CCP goals are to: Reach large numbers of people affected by disasters through face-to-face outreach to shelters, homes, and other locations. • Assess the emotional needs of survivors and make referrals to traditional behavioral health services when necessary. • Identify tangible needs and link survivors to community resources and disaster relief services. • Provide emotional support, education, basic crisis counseling, and connection to familial and community support systems. • Train and educate CCP staff and other community partners about disaster reactions, appropriate interventions, and CCP services. • Develop partnerships with local disaster and other organizations. • Work with local stakeholders to promote community resilience and recovery. • Collect and evaluate data to ensure quality services and justify program efforts. • Leave behind a permanent legacy of improved coping skills, educational and resource materials, and enhanced community linkages.

B - Project Grants

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, U.S. Territories, States, District of Columbia States, territories, tribes, and the District of Columbia (collectively referred to here as states) are eligible for grants. If the Governor determines, during an assessment of the need for crisis counseling services, that because of unusual circumstances or serious conditions within the state or local mental health network, the state cannot carry out the crisis counseling program, he/she may identify a public or private mental health agency or organization to carry out the program, or request FEMA to identify, with the assistance of the Department of Health and Human Services, such an agency or organization.

In order to be eligible for services under this program, an individual must be a resident of the designated disaster area or must have been in the designated area at the time the disaster occurred.

93.982 - Mental Health Disaster Assistance and Emergency Mental Health

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