Mission Statement
Ozark Crisis Response exists to provide immediate care to individuals suffering a traumatic incident by offering community support cooperative service, & the presence of hope.
A Word from the Director:
“This organization is the product of my experience serving in the Emergency Medical Services, where I encountered countless individuals struggling to cope with various situations of trauma; it is my vision that Ozark Crisis Response will fill the gap that exists in our Emergency Services by offering immediate support to both the public and responder communities.”
~ Clarke Cayton
Ozark Crisis Response exists as part of The Alliance of Southwest Missouri, which is a non-profit partnership that works in the area of health and safety to coordinate prevention resources that will promote stronger families.
With the cooperation of multiple agencies within the Emergency Services community and beyond, OCR is changing the face of Crisis Management in Jasper County.
Immediate Response
Notification in cases of:
Fatality MVA
Homicide
Suicide
Unattended Death
Residential Structure Fire
OCR
Critical Incident Stress Management
Provides:Referral of Care
Ozark Crisis Response is the primary resource for Crisis Management for over 20 Emergency Services Departments in Southwest Missouri, with services available 24/7, and without cost.
Immediate On-site Emotional Support
Death Notifications
County-Wide Mandatory