PAR Foundation
Preparation     Assessment     Response

	Mission:        Providing Psychological Crisis & Disaster Mental Health Services                            locally while thinking globally.     Vision:           To provide Psychological Crisis intervention & Disaster Mental Health                            Services to any person, group, organization,  or institution by                   Preparing before an event occurs, Assessing the needs prior                            to, during and after an event and Responding to events while                            embracing PAR values.     Values:          The PAR Foundation provides Preparation, Assessment and                             Response Disaster Mental Health Services with:         Integrity:            A steadfast tradition of sincerity and positive moral Character                                 Obey all applicable laws and regulations                                 Provide a positive & safe response environment                                 Protect individual’s, group’s, community’s assets and reputation         Fairness:          Providing services openly and equitably                               Regardless of ability/disability, ethnicity, faith, gender,                               orientation, age, or any other potential limitation           Dependable:    Delivering outstanding value and service                               Providers respond within a drug-free workplace         Positivity:         A response/healing environment free from negativity                               Limit exposure to violence, discrimination and harassment                               Support existing response efforts without public judgment or                               comment          Humility           Respect for diversity                              Valuing each person individuality           Privacy            Honoring the experiences, thoughts and actions of each           Action             Speed of service provision without procrastination                              Practicing what we provide            Trust               Professionally regarding everyone as a valued individual                              Worthy of kindness, professionalism and humanitarian assistance                              Sustain excellence     Overview The Preparation Assessment & Response (PAR) Foundation is focused on facilitating mental health services surrounding various crisis and disaster event responses. PAR is a 501(c)3 organization recognized by the US Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service and holds a Public Charity Status 170(b)(1) (A) (vi).  PAR is also recognized by the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue. PAR responds locally while thinking globally.  While utilizing local resources for front line response and considering the various global regions and cultures, PAR provides education and services as requested.  PAR supports local customs and traditions without judgment during crisis response management - PAR "teaches fishing AND provides fish" - if needed. PAR offers a menu of services surrounding crisis responses and disaster events including      A. On-site and,            B. Off-site technology based              1.  Consultation              2.  Management,                3.  Service Provision,                4.  Education,                5.  Advocacy,                6.  Referral,                7.  Follow-up,              8. Research,              9. Other services The PAR Foundation does not charge for emergency services.  PAR is funded by contributions.  PAR does not apply for government grants that may compete with other needed emergency response services and education.
		"Service with a sense of urgency"