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Psychosocial support in an Emergency Response Unit (ERU)

Psychosocial support in an Emergency Response Unit (ERU). IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support. www.ifrc.org/psychosocial. ERU Psychosocial support component. ERU Psychosocial support component. Three psychosocial kits Information, education and communication materials

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Psychosocial support in an Emergency Response Unit (ERU)

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  1. Psychosocial support in anEmergency Response Unit (ERU) IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support www.ifrc.org/psychosocial

  2. www.ifrc.org/psychosocial

  3. ERU Psychosocial support component www.ifrc.org/psychosocial

  4. ERU Psychosocial support component Three psychosocial kits Information, education and communication materials Delegate manual Training for delegates www.ifrc.org/psychosocial

  5. Main functions of the PSS component Play and recreational activities for children Practical, emotional and social support for adults Reaching out to communities Training interventions www.ifrc.org/psychosocial

  6. ERU deployment Interaction w NS: Identify and recruit volunteers, continuous information sharing and other support Recreational activities for children, supportive and informational activities for adults Supervise volunteers (Re-)train volunteers Train volunteers Initiate assessment and mapping of needs and resources Interface with ERU colleagues exit and hand-over Awareness raising and outreach in communities Set up tent and recreational area www.ifrc.org/psychosocial

  7. First deployment: Haiti www.ifrc.org/psychosocial

  8. First deployment: Haiti www.ifrc.org/psychosocial

  9. Recreational activities for preschool children • Psychological first aid • Tracing and family links • Unaccompanied minors • Support for grieving families • Mourning tent • Hygiene promotion • Referral system www.ifrc.org/psychosocial

  10. Community oureach in 15 camps • Support and peer groups • Indoor/outdoor activities for youths in camps • Non-formal schooling • Life-skills training, Psychoeducation www.ifrc.org/psychosocial

  11. www.ifrc.org/psychosocial

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