What We Do

SRT, Inc. focuses on two key areas:
  1. Disaster Response
    We train, equip and lead teams of licensed health and mental health professionals who volunteer to respond in the immediate aftermath of disasters.
  2. Preparedness Training
    We also offer specialized training for businesses, schools, and government agencies to help them prepare for, respond to and recover from health and mental health crises.
Whether it’s showing up in a time of need or helping others get ready for what’s ahead, SRT, Inc. is here to build stronger, more resilient communities.

Disasters & Behavioral Health

When a disaster strikes, the emotional and psychological toll on people and communities can be just as serious, if not more, than the physical injuries. After a traumatic event like a disaster or act of terrorism, many survivors may feel hopeless, overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. They may even start to doubt their own ability to cope. That’s why giving clear, practical support in those first moments after a disaster is so important. It can reduce stress and help people begin to recover.

Five Key Ways SRT Responds After a Disaster:
  1. Support Survivors with Mental Health Needs
    We help stabilize or treat both pre-existing and new psychiatric conditions that may arise after a disaster.
  2. Provide Psychological First Aid (PFA)
    We offer immediate emotional support to those who are acutely affected.
  3. Care for the Caregivers
    We provide counseling and emotional support to first responders and frontline workers.
  4. Work as Part of Disaster Health Teams
    Our volunteers team up with other healthcare professionals to provide well-rounded disaster response.
  5. Help Communities Recover
    We assess mental health needs after a disaster and offer training to support long-term emotional recovery.
One proven way to support survivors is through something called Psychological First Aid (PFA). PFA is a simple, evidence-based approach designed to help children, teens, adults, and families deal with the emotional impact of a disaster. It was developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD and is now used by many groups like the American Red Cross, the Medical Reserve Corps, and others.

PFA includes eight key steps:

1. Contact & Engagement
2. Safety &  Comfort
3. Stabilization
4. Information Gathering
5. Practical Assistance
6. Connection with Social Supports
7. Information on Coping
8. Linkage with Collaborative Services

Over the past ten years, SRT, Inc. has trained more than 1,000 disaster volunteers in how to use Psychological First Aid to support survivors in their most difficult moments.

Training & Readiness

SRT, Inc. has created and led a variety of hands-on disaster trainings for healthcare professionals, mental health providers and everyday citizens who want to help during times of crisis.

Some of the specialized trainings we offer include:

Preparedness Trainings
  • Psychological First Aid
    • Experiential Psychological First Aid
  •  Skills for Psychological Recovery
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Until Help Arrives
  •  Immediate Trauma Responder
Response Trainings  (to enhance knowledge and skills in disaster response)
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Suicide Awareness
  • Responding to Crisis in Children and Teens
  • Communicating with Cultural Humility: A Simulation
  • De-escalation
  • Taking a Trauma-Informed Approach with People
Resilience Training
  • Reboot & Providing CAARE: Recharging & Restarting after Disaster
  • Stress First Aid (SFA)

We’ve trained a wide range of individuals and groups such as licensed healthcare professionals, first responders, military members, schools, universities, hospitals, law enforcement, clergy, and government agencies at both the state and federal level.

At SRT, Inc., we’re here to help organizations prepare for crisis and build strong behavioral health response teams. If your organization needs training or support, we’re ready when you are. 

Disaster & Crisis Response

SRT, Inc. is a non-profit organization specializing in emergency health and mental health response during disasters. With nationally recognized expertise, we help communities and individuals cope in the aftermath of crisis.

Since 2013, SRT has operated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, dedicated solely to charitable work. We rely entirely on grants and donations to support and train over 400 volunteers with the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC) Stress Response Team.

Recent Deployments:
  • 2025 – Responded to devastating wildfires in Creek, Payne, Logan, and Cleveland Counties, supporting Resource Center operations.
  • 2024 – Deployed after destructive tornadoes in Murray, Pottawattamie, Love, Hughes, Rogers, Osage, McClain, and Carter Counties, providing both Strike Team and MARC (Multi-Agency Resource Center) support.
  • 2023 – Supported tornado response in McClain and Pottawattamie Counties, including Resource Center setup, Strike Team deployment, and triage support for Oklahoma Emergency Management damage assessments.
The Stress Response Team is called on multiple times a year and our volunteers continually need updated training, supplies and equipment to be ready to go at a moment's notice.

We can’t do it without your help. If you believe in supporting mental health during disasters, please consider donating. Your support keeps our teams prepared and our communities resilient.

Our Articles

SRT, Inc. board members have demonstrated a commitment to public service in many ways, one of which is scholarly research and writing. These disaster-related articles are now being collected and made available on this page. Subjects will be wide ranging and include legal and scientific topics all authored by and related to the work of SRT members.

Post-Traumatic Stress and Grief in Victims of a Terrorist Incident
(PDF, 47KB) John A. Call, et al

Stein, L. N. M. (2017). A strategy to enhance student experiences in public health emergency preparedness and response: Medical Reserve Corps nursing student summer externship. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 41(2),129-133.
doi:10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000220

U.S. Map of Active Disasters

For interactive features, click on the map below to visit the National Weather Service.

SRT, Inc.
629 NE 16th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

405.306.4234 | srt@oksrtinc.com

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