National Alliance on Mental Illness – After Disasters
NAMI Hurricane Relief Resource Guide A resource guide of supports, information, and referrals targeted for people living with mental illness and their families in the wake of the Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. With the assistance of concerned grassroots leaders, NAMI has prepared this resource to aspire to provide support to our state organizations, local affiliates, individuals, family members, and citizens affected by the recent hurricanes. Many resources are available to assist with connecting need with resource. However, NAMI recognizes that the needs of families, individuals, and friends of people living with mental illness are often unique. We also recognize the culture of the NAMI network of families across the country who identify with these special circumstances that fellow NAMI members and others may encounter. To that end, with this resource NAMI will aspire to serve as a conduit of information, both for those who need help and for those who would like to help. For information on articles and studies providing insight and information into the results of trauma and disaster on people living with mental illness, visit http://www.disasterpsych.org/.
Our Mission
Disaster Psychiatry Outreach (DPO) mission is to alleviate suffering in the aftermath of disaster through the expertise and good will of psychiatrists. To fulfill this mission, DPO responds to catastrophes and provides education and training in disaster mental health to a range of professionals in the healthcare, public health and emergency management sectors.
We:
- Organize volunteer psychiatrists who provide immediate mental health services in the aftermath of disasters in conjunction with government and private charitable organizations;
- Develop and implement educational programs, training, and referral mechanisms, and;
- Develop research and policy in the field of disaster mental health.
DPO’s activities are guided by its vision to prevent the development of mental illness after disaster.
