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Resource Directory Contact Page Richland One Student Support Services Department |
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SUPPORT SERVICES CRISIS RESPONSE If a crisis occurs during the school day and you have need for a Support Team, you should call 733-6100. Anyone who answers the phone, will ask you a series of questions (see attached form Crisis Incident Log) and will activate our system to send a support team to your site to assess the situation. If the situation occurs after hours or on the weekend, please contact Sandra Calliham and a team will be activated and will be at your site on the next school day. * Sandra Calliham Executive Director 733-6100 (w) 301-7261 (pager) * Peggy Perry Coordinator 929-3772 (w) 301-7265 (pager) After a request has been received, the team leader of the area will be notified. Area I *Peggy Perry / 929-3772 Toni Kelly-Campbell / 733-6108 Fran Moore / 733-6289 Area II *Toni Kelly-Campbell Fran Moore Peggy Perry Area III *Fran Moore Peggy Perry Toni Kelly-Campbell * = Area Leader AREA LEADER'S RESPONSIBILITIES * Determine the number of people who are involved. Is the crisis confined to a small number of people or is it widespread involving many students and staff? * Decide how many sites will need crisis team services, (i.e., schools, hospitals, and home). * Determine the number of staff needed to respond. Consideration should be given to staff familiarity with the affected area and specialization. * Decide which outside community resources should be contacted. Mental Health/Counseling Agencies Hospitals Columbia Area Mental Health Ctr. 737-7399 Palmetto Poison Information 765-7359 Contact HELP (24-hr. service) 790-4357 Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital 434-7561 Palmetto Baptist Hospital 296-5010 Providence Hospital 256-5320 Moncrief Army Hospital 751-2169 * Contact the Student Support Services Team. Direct staff to a general meeting place once they arrive on site, (i.e. conference room guidance area, etc.), and remind staff to have their I.D badges. * Notify other Student Support Services Team leaders to be on alert. * Gather necessary resources - Crisis Manual, etc. * Make contact with the Area Superintendent, Principal, and Executive Director of Student Support Services, to apprise them of the plan and to receive further directions as appropriate. Site Team A site team will be composed of: * Guidance Counselor * Nurse * Social Worker * Psychologist The designated team leader will do an initial assessment and make a decision as to whether other staff is needed. The Executive Director of Student Support Services will be notified and updated on the crisis. Site Team Duties * Gather information and determine the facts. * Conduct a "briefing" session with all necessary parties i.e., principals, administrators, counselors, psychologists, nurses, social workers and others. * Determine the target population(s) and develop an intervention plan. * Identify and collaborate with needed and related resources (i.e., law enforcement, mental health, etc.) * Assist the principal and/or administration with the development of written statements and/or letters to faculty/staff members, students, and parents. * Provide assistance to faculty/staff members and parents. * Provide counseling for students and adults. * Provide material resources such as hand-outs for teachers, administrators, and parents. * Facilitate referral services for individuals. * Conduct a "debriefing" session with all necessary parties. * Develop a plan for follow-up. |
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