Hurrican Katrina: More Resources
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Uncharted Territory: Katrina's Psychological Impacts -- and Best Treatments (09/13/05)

Listening and Reassurance Key To Katrina Recovery For Kids (09/12/05)



The following links are provided by the American Psychological Association as possible independent sources of information for those adversely affected by Hurricane Katrina . These websites are created and maintained by other organizations that are not a part of APA . Linking to these websites through the APA website is subject to the APA website Terms and Conditions of Use.

DisplacedPsychologists.org
Crisis Relocation for Hurricane Katrina Displaced Psychologists: This site serves to collect data about relocation practices around the country and about the psychologists needing to relocate.

Resources for the Scientific Community
This site summarizes what the various societies are doing to try and help the scientific community affected by hurricane Katrina.

CampusRelief.org
The American Council on Education (ACE) and the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) have created campusrelief.org as an information clearinghouse for both institutions and students as recovery from Katrina continues.

FEMA Response & Recovery Information
Links to government benefits, services, education and shelter.
FEMA Assistance
Workers and Business Assistance
Student Assistance
Banking, Legal and Insurance Assistance

For Researchers:
NIMH and NIH Response to Hurricane Katrina

NIMH-funded Projects
Three NIMH-funded research education projects are working together to advance the state of the art in disaster research:
REDMH: Research Education Disaster in Mental Health
DREM: Disaster Research Education and Mentoring Center
DRT: Disaster Research Training Grant


Donate

The American Red Cross is looking for cash donations. Call 1-800-435-7669, or visit the Red Cross Web site.

Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation

ARC Recruitment for Hurricane Relief Continues
To offer disaster mental health services as a volunteer with the American Red Cross, please contact your local Red Cross chapter and your state psychological association to be put in contact with your state Disaster Response Network coordinator.

Volunteer with HHS
The Department of Health and Human Services has established a website and toll-free number (1-866-KAT MEDI) to help recruit volunteer health care professionals and relief personnel.


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