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North Central Behavioral Health brings mobile crisis van to Streator after tornado · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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Speaker 1: North Central Behavioral Health brings mobile crisis van to Streeter
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after tornado. Written by Bill Frescos, this article is being
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North Central Behavioral Health Systems announced a mobile crisis response
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van will be in Strator through seven pm Saturday to
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help those impacted by the tornado. The van is stationed
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at the Elks Lodge two zero two North Park Street
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and will also be setting up at City Park while
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officials waits on clearance to enter the areas most directly
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affected by the storm. Our goal is to provide emotional support,
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crisis intervention, resource connection, and behavioral health assistance to community
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members affected by this disaster, Officials said in a release.
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We will work closely with local officials, emergency responders, and
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community organizations to identify needs and provide support where it
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is most needed. Available services may include crisis intervention and
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emotional support resource that referrals information about community resources, support
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for individuals, families, and first responders affected by the storm,
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and assistance connecting residents with ongoing behavioral health services. North
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Central Behavioral Health Systems said it plans to maintain a
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presence in Streeter as recovery efforts continue,