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About Delaware Behavioral and Emotional Support Team (DE BEST)

The Delaware Behavioral & Emotional Support Team (DE BEST) is a corps of volunteers who are trained to assist victims and first responders during and immediately after emergencies and disasters with behavior and emotional supports. DE BEST is a part of the Delaware Medical Reserve Corps (DMRC), which was founded in 2006. The DMRC is sponsored by the Delaware Division of Public Health and is a volunteer corps comprised of dedicated medical professionals, mental health professionals and non-medical professionals who give their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies. The DE BEST is a team within the DMRC and serves to supplement existing DSAMH mental health and supporting staff statewide. Volunteers also participate in mental health promotion, resilience-building initiatives and educational programs