The mental health effects of COVID-19 are an increasingly important challenge for businesses and communities. To aid individuals, employers, and first responders, a variety of organizations are working collaboratively as the Resilience and Emotional Support Team (REST Team). Kimble Richardson, Manager of Business Development and Referrals for Community Health Network Behavioral Health and the Coordinator of the District 5 REST Team discusses the current resources and emotional support to those impacted by a critical incident or disaster in Marion County and the surrounding counties. The REST Team primarily provides Psychological First Aid, responder resilience training and support, and offers resources and referrals for psychosocial needs.
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