notes: From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Organizational Structure Disaster Psychiatry Outreach (DPO) is a non-profit organization that strives to reduce peoples’ suffering in the aftermath of disaster through the expertise and good will of psychiatrists. To fulfill this mission DPO organizes volunteer psychiatrists who provide immediate mental health services in the aftermath of disasters in conjunction with government and private charitable organizations; develops and implements educational programs, training, and referral mechanisms; and develops research and policy in the field of disaster psychiatry. Disaster Program Disaster Response and Clinical Services DPO trains and manages volunteer psychiatrists who can provide comprehensive, high quality care, such as emergency assessments, short-term pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic treatments and referrals to long-term care through the existing mental health system in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. Education DPO is dedicated to furthering education and understanding of disaster psychiatry through conferences, trainings and educational materials. Research DPO is dedicated to furthering the body of knowledge regarding treatment and prevention of mental health symptoms after a disaster through research projects. Office hours are by appointment only. If an emergency occurs and contact cannot be made via the above numbers, please contact Dr. Katz at (917)656-8022. -> From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Organizational Structure Disaster Psychiatry Outreach (DPO) is a non-profit organization that strives to reduce peoples’ suffering in the aftermath of disaster through the expertise and good will of psychiatrists. To fulfill this mission DPO organizes volunteer psychiatrists who provide immediate mental health services in the aftermath of disasters in conjunction with government and private charitable organizations; develops and implements educational programs, training, and referral mechanisms; and develops research and policy in the field of disaster psychiatry. Disaster Program Disaster Response and Clinical Services DPO trains and manages volunteer psychiatrists who can provide comprehensive, high quality care, such as emergency assessments, short-term pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic treatments and referrals to long-term care through the existing mental health system in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. Education DPO is dedicated to furthering education and understanding of disaster psychiatry through conferences, trainings and educational materials. Research DPO is dedicated to furthering the body of knowledge regarding treatment and prevention of mental health symptoms after a disaster through research projects. Office hours are by appointment only. If an emergency occurs and contact cannot be made via the above numbers, please contact Dr. Katz at (917)656-8022. -------------------------- To Volunteer go to: http://www.disasterpsych.org/home/volunteer
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mission: Disaster Psychiatry Outreach (DPO) mission is to alleviate suffering in the aftermath of disaster through the expertise and good will of psychiatrists. To fulfill this mission, DPO responds to catastrophes and provides education and training in disaster mental health to a range of professionals in the healthcare, public health and emergency management sectors. We: * Organize volunteer psychiatrists who provide immediate mental health services in the aftermath of disasters in conjunction with government and private charitable organizations; * Develop and implement educational programs, training, and referral mechanisms, and; * Develop research and policy in the field of disaster mental health. DPO's activities are guided by its vision to prevent the development of mental illness after disaster. -> Disaster Psychiatry Outreach (DPO) mission is to alleviate suffering in the aftermath of disaster through the expertise and good will of psychiatrists. To fulfill this mission, DPO responds to catastrophes and provides education and training in disaster mental health to a range of professionals in the healthcare, public health and emergency management sectors. We: * Organize volunteer psychiatrists who provide immediate mental health services in the aftermath of disasters in conjunction with government and private charitable organizations; * Develop and implement educational programs, training, and referral mechanisms, and; * Develop research and policy in the field of disaster mental health. DPO's activities are guided by its vision to prevent the development of mental illness after disaster.

town: -> New York
main_phone: -> 1-646-233-1215
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address: -> c/o Dr. Craig Katz, Mount Sinai School of Medicine PO Box 1228 One Gustave L. Levy Place
zip: 00000 -> 10029
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mission: -> Disaster Psychiatry Outreach (DPO) mission is to alleviate suffering in the aftermath of disaster through the expertise and good will of psychiatrists. To fulfill this mission, DPO responds to catastrophes and provides education and training in disaster mental health to a range of professionals in the healthcare, public health and emergency management sectors. We: * Organize volunteer psychiatrists who provide immediate mental health services in the aftermath of disasters in conjunction with government and private charitable organizations; * Develop and implement educational programs, training, and referral mechanisms, and; * Develop research and policy in the field of disaster mental health. DPO's activities are guided by its vision to prevent the development of mental illness after disaster.

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website: -> http://www.disasterpsych.org/