Our Mission:

PsyCorps provides a professional, culturally appropriate and coordinated response to the psychological impact of natural and man-made
disasters internationally and domestically through:

International Site Development
Expanding PsyCorps model into a global network of on-call psychological support teams

Domestic Site Development
Offering direct psychological disaster relief services throughout the United States

Training
Delivering team skills training, seminars, conferences, and on-going professional development for the relief and mental health communities

Collaboration
Coordinating psychological relief efforts with humanitarian agencies and emergency response systems to ensure effective service delivery
 

Vision:

PsyCorps envisions a global network of regional psychological support
teams, comprised of nationals, who are prepared in advance to mobilize
and respond to the emotional needs of survivors and their caregivers in
the face of natural or man-made disasters.
 

Organizational Values:

1. Respect: We value the basic human dignity of the people we serve. 
We embrace differences in culture, spirituality, belief systems and
trauma recovery and grieving processes. 

2. Integrity: We hold paramount the trust of our supporters, colleagues
and people we serve and strive to embody the highest level of ethical
standards in our work.

3. Professionalism: We are committed to providing quality mental health
services and training through adherence to international standards of
excellence in the fields of mental health and disaster relief. 

4. Effective Partnerships:  We are committed to engaging in
collaborative efforts with local, national, and international entities to ensure
appropriate, coordinated, and on-going care.

5. Sustainability: We recognize the long-term affects of disaster-related trauma. We believe mental health disaster programs led by local community members and integrated into existing networks offer the greatest opportunity for lasting success.

6. Neutrality: We fulfill our mission by promoting disaster relief mental health services irrespective of the religious or political beliefs held by potential recipients. 

7. Empowerment: We believe in building the capacity of local talent to lead and deliver trauma relief efforts in their own communities.

8. Holistic:  We support a whole systems approach to meeting the needs of disaster survivors. We recognize the role that natural systems, such as family, community, and spirituality play in the healing process.