The Goal of developing a local crisis response teams is to aid communities in alleviating grief, trauma and stress resulting from national disasters, Disaster Response, Crisis Response, and community outreach. Professional organizations such as the Red Cross and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) work with volunteers from the American Counseling Association and the American Psychiatric Association to provide crisis workers along with professional guideless and standards for schools and government agencies increasing the need and effectiveness of the counselor in a crisis situation.
Disaster Response teams Individual, group, and Community
Crisis call centers
Virtual crisis
Disasters
Crisis Mobile teams
Crisis Response partnerships
Community Outreach
Important roles as a MH Emergency responders
Training
Limited services
Provides support to:
Victims of disaster
Other emergency responders
Families of victims
Families of responders
Responsibilities
Short term
Immediate need
Wellness
It is critical not only for MH responders to understand their roles and responsibilities in the face of a disaster, but also how to deal the effects of the trauma for themselves
Self Care is critical to avoid vicarious tramatization