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CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION for PUBLIC SAFETY - THURSTON COUNTY (CAPS-TC)

builds and maintains an association of Chaplains who have the desire, ability and availability to serve our community. 

 

At CAPS-TC, our mission is to provide crisis support services to Thurston County, WA First Responders, as well as on-scene support/emergency assistance for members of the community.  At the direction of First Responders, a cadre of specially trained Chaplains provide critical incident stress management support, as well as crisis response and presence, emotional support, spiritual encouragement, and faith reinforcement as requested and appropriate. 

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WHO

WHO WE ARE

CAPS-TC Chaplains serve Police and Fire Departments throughout Thurston County, WA.

Public Safety Chaplains

Affiliated Agencies

Board of Directors

ARE YOU CALLED TO THE FIELD OF PUBLIC SAFETY CHAPLAINCY?

Contact CAPS-TC to find out more about how you can

get involved and support this vital work in our community.

Office Email

contact@caps-tc.org

Office Phone

360-870-2246

OUR MISSION

At CAPS-TC, our mission is to provide crisis support services to First Responders, as well as the individuals directly impacted by incident calls. 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, our Public Safety Chaplains respond to thousands of service calls each year, directly providing service to First Responders and to the nearly 290,000 residents of Thurston County.

After successful completion of our training program, our Chaplains are equipped to serve in the following ways:

  • On-Scene Support: emergency assistance for first responders & members of the community

  • Crisis Intervention: suicide prevention, mental health first aid & other crisis mediation services

  • Death Notifications: contact, notify & support next of kin after the loss of a loved one

  • Peer Team & Critical Incident Stress Management Support: facilitate and participate in activities to aid in healthy recovery & reactivation

  • Career Support: provide support that aids in keeping personnel on-center and in-service

  • Family Support: provide support to family members & participate in Family Association events

  • Line of Duty Death Support: provide support to the families and peers of fallen first responders

  • Community Outreach: participate in events that strengthen relationships with the community