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We want to thank all PAA members who volunteered their time and expertise for the Disaster Response Network.
The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta Disaster Response Network (PAA DRN) targets the psychological well-being/mental health needs of disaster victims and responders who are involved in disasters with a focus on serving those who have suffered trauma as a result of a disaster.
DRN is a program designated to remain active for a distinct period of time.
Event: Jasper Region Wildfires
Location: Municipality of Jasper and Jasper National Park
Description: The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta DRN volunteers would like to help evacuees who have been displaced due to the fires in Jasper. Disaster Response Network members are offering pro-bono psychological services with priority for health care providers and first responders traumatized by recent events. This is not a crisis line or a referral service but pro-bono support by volunteer psychologists of 1-3 sessions for those in need.
Event: Trauma in relation to the Indigenous Residential Schools mass grave findings
Location: Alberta-wide
Description: The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta DRN volunteers offer crisis intervention for individuals impacted and traumatized by the genocidal legacy of Indian Residential Schools (and Indian Day Schools). Disaster Response Network members are offering pro-bono psychological services with priority for health care providers and first responders traumatized by recent events. This is not a crisis line or a referral service but pro-bono support by volunteer psychologists of 1-3 sessions for those in need.
Event: COVID-19 Pandemic Onset
Location: Alberta-wide
Description: Albertans are resilient people, and we will remain strong during this shared pandemic. The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta would like to help those Albertans who are experiencing distress due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our Disaster Response Network members are offering pro-bono psychological services with priority for health care providers and first responders traumatized by recent events. This is not a crisis line or a referral service but pro-bono support by volunteer psychologists of 1-3 sessions for those in need.
Event: Wood Buffalo Region Wildfires
Location: Wood Buffalo Region (including Anzac, Conklin, Draper, Fort Chipewyan, Fort Fitzgerald, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, Gregoire Lake Estates, Janvier, Saprae Creek Estates)
Description: Our thoughts are with all Albertans impacted by the wildfires in Alberta and the recent evacuation in the Fort McMurray region. The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta would like to help evacuees who have been displaced due to fires in Fort McMurray. Our Disaster Response Network members are offering pro-bono psychological services to victims and first responders traumatized by recent events.
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