1. Psychosocial support in an Emergency Response Unit (ERU) IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support

3. A positive social and physical environmentA positive social and physical environment Implement psychosocial support activitiesImplement psychosocial support activities

4. ERU Psychosocial support component 1.Three psychosocial kits 2.Information, education and communication materials 3.Delegate manual 4.Training for delegates

5. Main functions of the PSS component 1.Play and recreational activities for children 2.Practical, emotional and social support for adults 3.Reaching out to communities 4.Training interventions

6. ERU deployment Interaction w NS: Identify and recruit volunteers, continuous information sharing and other support Recreational activities for children, supportive and informational activities for adults Supervise volunteers Set up tent and recreational area Interface with ERU colleagues Initiate assessment and mapping of needs and resources Awareness raising and outreach in communities Train volunteers (Re-)train volunteers exit and hand-over

7. First deployment: Haiti

8. Recruitment through Haitian Red Cross Introductory and continued training Supervision Team spirit and team building Support group for volunteers Sensitization sessions Mobile teams in the wards Child-friendly space Space for adults First deployment: Haiti

9. Recreational activities for preschool children Psychological first aid Tracing and family links –Unaccompanied minors Support for grieving families –Mourning tent Hygiene promotion Referral system

10. Community oureach in 15 camps Support and peer groups Indoor/outdoor activities for youths in camps Non-formal schooling –Life-skills training, Psychoeducation

11. www.ifrc.org/psychosocial