Interested in becoming a Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Volunteer?

Aug 28, 2012

A Red Cross Foundations of Disaster Mental Health (FDMH) Webinar has been scheduled for Wed Aug 29, 2012 3pm – 6 pm EST.

Topic: Foundations of Disaster Mental Health

To Register: Go to https://americanredcross.webex.com enter the session number and click “Join” to register.  Once you are approved by the host, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the session.  Session Number: 746 540 134 / Password: fdmh

For assistance, contact DMH Senior Associate Valerie Cole at valerie.cole@redcross.org

Participants must be licensed for independent mental health practice (e.g., LMFT, LPC, LCSW, RN, Psychologist, Psychiatrist) or have State certification as a school counselor or school psychologist.

Reminder:  All volunteer work with the American Red Cross begins at the local chapter.  Enter your zip code under “Find your local Red Cross” at www.redcross.org to find the chapter closest to you.

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