Disaster Crisis Outreach Referral Team (DCORT)

Emotional Support After a Disaster

The Disaster Crisis Outreach Referral Team's (DCORT) specially trained volunteers support the main victims of disasters.

DCORT helps these victims:

• Cope with the emotional impact of the events.
• Meet their basic needs by providing referrals and information.

DCORT is a program of Erie County Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities.

Services for Disaster Victims

DCORT's services and programs include:

• Supportive listening — one-on-one support and crisis counseling with disaster victims.
• Education — help victims learn ways to manage their reactions and find ways to take care of themselves and heal from the disaster.
• Action planning — help disaster victims decide their priorities and design a plan of action to reorganize their lives.
• Info. and referrals — give information and make referrals to disaster aid and human services resources.
• Emergency preparedness — work with other emergency management agencies in cooperative drills, training, and planning for statewide disasters.

To request DCORT services or learn more, call Erie County CISM Team at 814-451-2322.