Scope, Focus, and Mission—Project HOPE is a crisis counseling TEAM whose sole mission is to provide emotional support, HOPE and guidance to communities affected by natural disasters. By providing crisis counseling, outreach, public education, information and referral services.
Populations Served—Form September 8, 2004 – March 20, 2005 Project HOPE served 25,758 people, including Children, minorities and older adults. Project HOPE served over 29,326 people in group scenarios within Palm Beach County. The team consists of multi-cultural counselors speaking English, Spanish and Creole.
Primary Goal of Project HOPE—The primary goal of the crisis counselors is to assist disaster applicants in coping with the psychological aftermath of the disaster(s), to reduce the stress or psychological harm caused by the traumatic experience, and to help understand their current situation and reactions. The crisis counselors will assist in the provision of emotional support and encourage linkage with other individuals and agencies to assist with additional support and information to facilitate the process of recovery.
Future Project HOPE Goals—Hurricane Awareness Week (May 29-June 4, 2005) is designed with festivities that encourage awareness and safety throughout the 2005 hurricane season. The events are to encourage the entire community to take an active role and show their support while participating in fun activities. The “Fun Day” event will have music, food, information and activities for the entire family.
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