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View a video about the Human Response Initiative and Hurricane Rita.

Human Service Response Institute (HSRI) was originated to address the consequences of any major disaster or emergency faced by a community.  HSRI personnel provide professional disaster related services, including intensive case management to develop long range plans for evacuees; family budgeting and financial management; mental health counseling; job development; and housing and relocation assistance. In addition, HSRI personnel promote collaboration and partnerships on behalf of people affected by emergencies and disasters and works with government officials in procurement of financial and non financial resources to strengthen current infrastructure.

Immediate Areas of Impact

Case Management

Faith Community

Sustenance: Food, water and personal care items must be available to support and address both the short-term and long-term needs of affected individuals and families.

Shelter and Housing: Identify and make available safe and affordable housing units for affected individuals as well as assistance in accessing those units and resources.

Child/Youth Care: Identify and make available affordable and professional child and youth care for workers and students so that they may return to work/school.

Recreation: Identify and promote use of safe and available recreation facilities in the absence of schools.

Self-Sufficiency: Make available good permanent and temporary jobs to help affected people support themselves and their families.

Medical Care: Identify and maximize access to primary and preventive medical care.

Mental Health: Identify available services and provide crisis management, coordination and intervention as well as counseling and individual/family support.

Personal Safety: Offer legal assistance and support to affected individuals who may be exposed to additional danger to themselves or loved ones.

HSRI Information

Human Service Response Initiative Concept Paper

Human Service Response Initiative Presentation

For more information e-mail Bill Williams, or call 436-9533.