​​​​​​​​​​​​​KCCRT's Role

KCCRT provides essential services such as assessments, crisis intervention, service collaboration, and system development in the aftermath of disasters. We work closely with the Kentucky Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (BHDID), which coordinates state-led disaster mental health services. BHDID administers FEMA Crisis Counseling grants following a Presidential Declaration, in partnership with local and regional mental health providers.

Primary ESF-8 Agencies​

The following agencies coordinate state-level public health and medical support during disasters: 

• Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH)
  
• Kentucky Department of Behavioral Health, Intellectual, and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDID).
  
• Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS)
  

​​​​Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Resources​

​Psychological First Aid Resources

• Psychological First Aid Ov​erview
  
• Connecting with Others: Giving Social Support
• Connecting with Others: Seeking Support
  
• Provider Self-Care
  
• Tips for Relaxation
  
• When Terrible Things Hap​pen
  
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Additional Resources

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  
• Central United States Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC)
• Behavioral Health Centers
• National VOAD Disaster Spiritual Care Guidelines
  
• Helping Adolescents Thrive Toolkit
  

Emergency Planning

• Emergency Planning
  
• Emergency Kit​
  

• Public Health & Medical Shelter Booklet for FAN Populations
  

• ​Access and Function Needs Resources
  

• Four Ways to Apply for Disaster Assistance
  
• Just Ask if You Need Help
  

• ​Emergency News Sources
  

• LG&E / KU Power Outage Map
  
• Road Conditions
• Severe Weather Info
  
• KY Weather Center
• KYEM Weather​