Post-incident support
The Major Incident Response Team (MIRT) offers support in the aftermath of a traumatic incident to those who have been affected by the event.
An incident may affect survivors, relatives or friends of those affected; or even those who are affected by images of the scene. The major incident response team (MIRT) provides a 24-hour service to provide practical and emotional support in the aftermath of a traumatic event. We provide a listening ear, a friendly voice but most of all skilled and non-intrusive help when "normal" life is disrupted. We are made up of volunteers from different backgrounds such as social care services, health and the voluntary sector. We respond to your individual needs and the service is confidential. We work alongside other agencies to provide a comprehensive response to the needs of those affected by any emergency situation. The links below will take you to the sites of those organisations we commonly work with on a day to day basis. If you think you might need to talk, or even if you are not sure, then please do not hesitate to contact us. Please use the link at the bottom of the page and a member of the team will get in touch as soon as possible.  | |  | | Related information from NHS Choices
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Trauma support service - frequently asked questions
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- British Red Cross in North Yorkshire
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.
- First Aid advice from St John Ambulance
Link to the St John Ambulance Organisation for advice on basic first aid
- North Yorkshire and York Forum for Voluntary Organisations
The forum provides a range of services and support to voluntary organisations, community groups and charities in York and North Yorkshire.
- The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social services in the UK. It supports the work of the emergency services by providing refreshments, shelter and counselling
- Women's Royal Voluntary Service
Provides a range of services to help people in need who might otherwise feel lonely and isolated. We work with other charities and organisations, local authorities and the NHS, meeting needs in communities throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
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Major incident response team (MIRT)
A volunteer team providing a support service following a traumatic event.
emergency@northyorks.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 8 72 73 74
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