The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) created a PDF poster for agencies assisting Hurricane Katrina evacuees. This poster, which prints well in color or back and white, includes national telephone numbers and state-specific telephone numbers contained in the drop-down boxes on the following benefits and services.

Mental Health Hotline (national 1-800 number)

Head Start Services (national 1-800 number)

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families ‑ state specific number)

SCHIP (State Children's Health Insurance

Program--state-specific number)

Elder Care (national 1-800 number)

Medicare (national 1-800 number)

Medicaid (state-specific number)

www.hhs.gov web address

The poster can be downloaded at www.hhs.gov/katrina/poster.html. Please personalize the 8 ½ x 11 inch PDF poster using the Poster Instructions and distribute to your state, regional and local offices, shelters or community centers; wherever you think we can reach evacuees that may need our help.