The Iowa Disaster Behavioral Health Response Team (DBHRT) is a trained group of volunteers who provide post-disaster mental health services throughout the state. Their goal is to offer organized support to individuals, families, volunteers, responders, and communities affected by critical incidents or disasters, delivering services such as needs assessment, crisis intervention, community outreach, and behavioral health consultation.
Comprised of volunteers from diverse backgrounds, including first response, human services, psychology, and social work, the Iowa DBHRT offers a range of services that can be provided on-site, in affected communities, or statewide. With activation initiated by the Governor or designated authorities during federal or state disaster situations, the team can be requested by local authorities to address the behavioral health needs of communities in crisis.
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