WTC Records Folder 0139 label, 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

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Department of Mental Health S in Millions •

The aftermath of the World Trade Center terrorist attack has caused significant psychological trauma to individuals throughout New York City Anecdotal evidence from the voluntary not for profit providers has revealed that while the attack will undoubtedly have significant impact on those directly affected, it has also disrupted treatment regimens for many in the City who were already undergoing mental health treatment.

Based upon a needs assessment formula devised by the Center for Mental Health Services, a division of the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (SAMHSA), the number of New York City residents affected by the World Trade Center tragedy is estimated at over 1.5 million. The following is a conservative estimate of the projected costs. Actual expenses may be significantly higher.

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Crisis Counseling People Rate Sessions Total Cost Missing or Dead 8,784 $99.40 6 S5.2 Hospitalized 734 $99.40 6 S0.4 Non-Hospitalized Injured 1,376 $99.40 3 SO.4 Homes with Major Damage 3,150 $99.40 3 $0.9 • 5% of Disaster Displaced Employed and Unemployed 15,393 $99.40 3 S4.6 WTC Emergency Workers 3,000 S99 40 3 $0.9 WTC Evacuees 4,578 $99.40 3 S1,4 Schoolchildren and Teachers in Disaster Proximity 23,976 S99.40 3 S7.1 WTC Workers Absent at Time of Attack 40,000 S99.40 1.5 S6.0 • 95% of Disaster Displaced Employed and Unemployed 292,457 S99.40 1.5 $43.6 Pre-School and School-Aged Children (Group Sessions @50/group each) 772,800 5174.12 15,456 $2.7 Global Outreach (Group Sessions 50/group each) 339.479 S174.12 6,790 S 1.2 Subtotal Crisis Counseling $74.5

Fire Department Caregivers Fire Department personnel affected by the WTC Attack 4.500 Number of counselors needed at ratio of 125 180 Cost per counselor, including fringe benefits $51,200 Total couneling costs $9.2 • OTPS and Overhead $2.7 Subtotal Fire Department Caregivers $11.9

Administrative Costs $5.0 Total

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