HURRICANE KATRINA

  RELIEF EFFORTS

 

AGPA is working in coordination with our local societies in Louisiana and Texas to identify needs and provide assistance. As more information becomes available, we will be in communication with members regarding ways to help.

In the meantime, we hope the following information and resources will be useful. If you have questions, please contact Public Affairs Director, Diane Feirman, CAE at dfeirman@agpa.org or 212-477-2677.

Letter To Membership from President Dr. Robert Klein and CEO Marsha Block-detailed information on what AGPA has been doing as well as how our members can participate.

Reflections on Relief Efforts-a space for AGPA members to share their personal experiences and thoughts involving the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.

Group Interventions for Treatment of Psychological Trauma (Links to electronic versions of the ten modules contained in this valuable training curriculum.)

General Information on Trauma for Clinicians and the Public at Large

How to Help--Here are some links to organizations/ websites with information on donating and/or volunteer activities

www.redcross.org (Link to Red Cross for donation and volunteer information)

http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=18473 (Updated information on the areas affected by the hurricane as well as a comprehensive list of organizations providing relief.)

www.hurricanehousing.org (A site coordinating donations of temporary housing for refugees.)

http://volunteer.hhs.gov (Department of Health and Human Services website with volunteering opportunities)