Requirement: Must be a licensed or appropriately credentialed mental
health professional
Time Commitment: 14-21 day Deployment to disaster
sites
Location: Disaster response sites (local or nationwide)
Support recovery by caring for the emotional and psychological well‑being of people impacted by disaster. As a Disaster Mental Health (DMH) Services Volunteer, you use your professional expertise to bring calm, compassion, and stability to individuals, families, and responders during some of their most challenging moments.
Who Can Serve:
This role is open to currently licensed or credentialed mental health professionals, including social workers, counselors, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurses, school psychologists/counselors, and eligible retired professionals, in accordance with Red Cross requirements.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide disaster‑related mental health support to individuals and families
- Support Red Cross responders through workforce care and resilience strategies
- Participate in preparedness, response, and recovery efforts
- Complete client intakes, referrals, and documentation as required
- Collaborate with disaster response partners and specialized Red Cross teams
(Responsibilities vary based on licensure, credentials, and assignment.)
Why This Role Matters:
Disasters impact more than physical spaces—they affect emotional health and long‑term recovery. Your expertise helps reduce trauma, strengthen coping, and support healing for both clients and responders.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Use your professional skills for meaningful, mission‑driven impact
- Flexible commitment with virtual and in‑person options
- Be part of a trusted, multidisciplinary disaster response team
- Training, support, and leadership pathways provided
Put your compassion and credentials into action.
Out reach today and help communities heal and recover.
