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One of the lesser known groups responding to the devastation of Helene is the Tennessee Mental Health Strike Team, on hand to assist victims and first responders who may be in need of support.
Melissa Taylor, RN, BSN, CHEP, is an emergency preparedness nurse consultant for the Tennessee Department of Health specializing in emergency response planning and responder mental health. She serves as a first responder and disaster mental health/crisis response strike team responder and spoke with us about her mission during the recovery effort.
The Strike Team provides mental health first aid, crisis intervention, and triage after disasters and traumatic events.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis in the state of Tennessee, you can call the Tennessee Statewide Crisis Line at (855) 274-7471 or you can call the Tennessee Disaster Mental Health Strike Team at (423) 634-1957. This free, 24/7 service connects callers with a trained crisis counselor in their area. You can also chat with 988lifeline.org
One of the lesser known groups responding to the devastation of Helene is the Tennessee Mental Health Strike Team, on hand to assist victims and first responders who may be in need of support.
Melissa Taylor, RN, BSN, CHEP, is an emergency preparedness nurse consultant for the Tennessee Department of Health specializing in emergency response planning and responder mental health. She serves as a first responder and disaster mental health/crisis response strike team responder and spoke with us about her mission during the recovery effort.
The Strike Team provides mental health first aid, crisis intervention, and triage after disasters and traumatic events.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis in the state of Tennessee, you can call the Tennessee Statewide Crisis Line at (855) 274-7471 or you can call the Tennessee Disaster Mental Health Strike Team at (423) 634-1957. This free, 24/7 service connects callers with a trained crisis counselor in their area. You can also chat with 988lifeline.org
