DRN

The Disaster Response Network - Background

The Disaster Response Network (DRN) was formed in 1995 by the North Carolina Psychological Foundation (NCPF) as an organized way to involve psychologists in disaster response throughout North Carolina. An agreement was formed with the American Red Cross (ARC) in order for the DRN to be a mental health partner in responding to disasters.

The Foundation has since reached out to other mental health professional associations and other agencies to formulate a broad disaster mental health response network that can provie a coordinated and comprehensice response.

The Disaster Response Network - Partners (The following organizations are parners in the DRN)

American Red Cross
Licensed Professional Counselors Association of NC
National Association of Social Workers - NC Chapter
NC Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
NC Council of Community Programs
NC Division of MH/DD/SA Services
NC Nurses Association
NC Psychiatric Association
NC Psychological Association & Foundation
NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board