Emotional & Spiritual Care

  • Foster emotional and spiritual care to people affected by disaster, in cooperation with national, state, and local response organizations and VOADs.

  • Embrace the unique contribution of various mental health disciplines and faith-based groups.

  • Identify specific issues of emotional and spiritual needs as a significant component of disaster response.

  • Educate state and local VOADs and non-affiliated partners about emotional and spiritual needs in disasters.

  • Promote best practices, standards, and models to provide effective emotional and spiritual care.

The Emotional & Spiritual Care Committee’s mission is to: