The Disaster and Terrorism Branch is located within the Office of the Assistant Commissioner for Mental Health and Addiction Services. During a declared disaster, the Director of the Disaster and Terrorism Branch is responsible for activating the state's mental health disaster response plan in coordination with the Emergency Social Services Coordinator and the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management. Each New Jersey County also maintains a county-specific, all-hazards mental health disaster plan. During times of disaster, the county's plan can also be activated by the County Mental Health Administrator in coordination with the County Office of Emergency Management and in collaboration with the state partners.