Focuses on the widespread behavioral health impact that Hurricane Katrina had. This webinar presents the direct operation of response and recovery services from the days preceding Katrina and into the present day. It also revisits the horrific and unanticipated exposure of first responders, families and children to these historic events and their lingering consequences. Based on this experience and the extreme needs of the population, the second half of the presentation will speak directly to the innovations in treatment and response strategies that were developed and how they have evolved and continue to provide meaningful approaches to addressing child and family needs today throughout the greater New Orleans Area.