First Responders
24/7 on-call scene response crisis & suicide intervention traumatic death callouts death notifications with coroner pastoral care & counseling SWAT & crisis negotiator callouts first responder support shared meals kids comfort kits critical incident stress management (defusing & debriefing) community and police initiatives station visits first responder agency events public safety ride-alongs neighborhood walks classes and trainings first responder financial assistance
“In the past, I have visited some crime scenes in the African American community to provide support and assistance to break the barriers in law enforcement. However, some victim’s families would refrain from interaction with me (law enforcement). But when the Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy arrives on scene, the families are more willing to accept their services and not turn them away. Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy is always there for us!”
24/7/365 on scene response
When a homicide, suicide, fire/traffic fatality, drowning, or other traumatic and unexpected death occurs a chaplain is needed. First responders call 911 to request a chaplain, 911 calls Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy, and a chaplain arrives to the scene.
Station Visits
First responder stations are assigned a chaplain who regularly visit the station, meet with first responders, share meals, and go on ride-alongs with first responders.
