Expeditionary Response
What is a Mental Health Expeditionary Response?
Our professional response teams are designed to address mental health needs precisely when and where they are most critical—immediately following a tragedy. Boots-on-the-Ground teams specializing in Recognition, Prevention, and Intervention of Mental Health Crisis. In the wake of Natural Disaster, Pandemic, Humanitarian Crisis, Act of Violence, or Environmental Disaster, our teams are ready to act.
Modeled after and designed to run parallel to FEMA’s Incident Management Assistance Teams (IMAT) and Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), our pioneering cadres are deployed into communities within hours of a disaster.
We provide a tactical, yet compassion-driven approach to meet your community’s urgent needs. Our Expeditionary Psych Support (EPS) teams, composed of experienced field experts, are prepared to respond swiftly and stand by your side during the most challenging times.
Collaborative
At Psychological Services, we believe in the power of collaboration. Our mission is to work hand-in-hand with clients and the communities we serve. We offer our dedicated service. with or without recognition, under our banner or yours. Our fulfillment comes from the connections we build with those we serve.
Tailored Response
We understand that each hardship presents unique challenges, which is why we tailor our approach for every deployment. Ground Truth teams gather on-site intelligence to assess community needs, identify key engagement areas, and optimize outreach. We focus on crisis stabilization, grief counseling, collaborating with community leaders and first responders, connecting individuals with essential resources, and reaching marginalized and remote populations to ensure no one is left behind.
Empowering
Effective mental health and crisis stabilization require ongoing support. Through our EPS initiative, we provide crisis recognition and response training in accessible public spaces, equipping individuals to handle crises with confidence. Our in-service training and wellness checks for key professionals—EMS, law enforcement, teachers, and chaplains—help them process trauma and improve public engagement. We also offer resources for continued learning to ensure sustained support.
Measureable
We don’t just offer solutions—we deliver results. Our clients benefit from metrics that track the impact of our services, from surveys and interaction data to transparent reviews of our training and interventions. With the quality, expertise, and efficacy of our teams, we are committed to creating positive, lasting change in every engagement. Your community’s well-being is our priority, and we stand behind the measurable outcomes we provide.
TEAM COMPOSITION
Team Lead: The Team Lead oversees the deployed team’s operations, coordinating efforts to ensure that all tasks are executed effectively, resources are allocated properly, and team members are supported as they respond to the needs of the affected community.
Logistics: The Logistics role is crucial in a disaster setting, managing the distribution and supply of essential resources, such as food, water, medical supplies, and shelter, ensuring that these critical items reach those in need promptly and efficiently.
Mental Health Professionals: A Mental Health Professional provides on-the-ground psychological support to survivors, assessing their mental health needs, offering counseling, and implementing therapeutic interventions to help them process trauma and begin the recovery process.
Psychological First Aiders: A Psychological First Aider offers immediate emotional support to disaster survivors, providing a compassionate presence, listening to their concerns, and offering practical guidance to help them navigate the immediate aftermath of the crisis.