Volunteering in your local community-To find the Red Cross closest to you, please go to the Chapter Locator website at www.redcross.org.  Please be aware that mental health volunteers may be expected to complete Red Cross-specific training in psychological first aid and disaster mental health.

Volunteering outside your local community-If you are interested and available for a national deployment for 10 days to 3 weeks, please contact your local Red Cross Chapter. Be prepared for there to be a waiting period before Red Cross training is available and before you can deploy out of state. 

If you have additional questions, contact your local chapter directly.

DMH Eligibility Criteria:
-Independently-licensed , master's level (or higher) mental health professionals

-State-licensed or state-certified school counselors and school psychologists

-Licensed psychiatric RNs or RNs with at least two years experience working with direct client service in a behavioral setting