[20051005]RS22292_卡特里娜飓风.pdf

1 “Hurricane Katrina and Disaster Relief Information,” SAMHSA website, athttp:/www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs/katrina/, visited Sept. 14, 2005.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22292October 5, 2005Hurricanes Katrina & Rita: Addressing theVictims Mental Health and Substance AbuseTreatment NeedsErin D. WilliamsSpecialist in Bioethical PolicyDomestic Social Policy DivisionSummaryThe Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse & Mental HealthServices Administration (SAMHSA) has three primary mechanisms of providing federalfunding to meet the mental health and substance abuse prevention needs of victims ofrecent hurricanes: the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP),SAMHSA Emergency Response Grants (SERG), and supplemental appropriations.CCPs may be of interest to Congress, as questions have arisen regarding theirappropriate scope and duration following two previous large-scale emergency situations(the Oklahoma City bombing, and the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks). SERGmay also be of interest, as Congress may consider amending or suspending existing lawto enhance the