Citation

Fraser JR, Spicka DA. Community Ment. Health J. 1981; 17(4): 255-264.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7186848

Abstract

This paper presents the theory, rationale, and a working model for integrating professional resources at the time of a disaster. Red Cross and community mental health agencies have worked for too long in parallel. A collaborative approach to meeting the emotional needs of disaster victims makes optimal use of indigenous resources; provides skill and knowledge normally lacking in each agency alone; and helps provide, through early intervention, a preventive factor to thwart long term community distress. Options for maintenance of readiness, local or regional adaptation and piloting are also discussed.

Language: en