WHO WE ARE: The US-New York State OUR COMMITMENT: As inter-faith

Chaplain Response Team, Inc. operates as a chaplains, we share a commitment to serving our
501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit entity, focusing on the fellow citizens in times of crisis, whether natural or
training, developing, and maintaining highly skilled otherwise. We believe in organized and effective
volunteer Inter-Faith Community Crisis Chaplains. service, not only to one another but to all who
These chaplains are equipped to provide support and require our support. Our dedication is rooted in a
collaborate with individuals, as well as various city, pledge of loyalty to God, our country, and each
federal, religious, and secular agencies, and other.
organizations, both in times of peace and during crises.
Our approach emphasizes active listening over
speaking and offers honest moral and spiritual
MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission
guidance to all, regardless of their beliefs or cultural is to educate, maintain, and deploy highly skilled
background, while refraining from promoting any Inter-Faith Spiritual Care First Responders who
specific faith, belief system, or personal or political can deliver quality and safe spiritual, emotional,
views. and mental health support services, both in times of
peace and during crises, 24 hours a day.
Furthermore, all our volunteer chaplains have
undergone comprehensive background checks at the VISION STATEMENT: At the US-NYS
local, state, and federal levels. They are certified in Chaplain Response Team, Inc., we envision a nation
where compassion, faith, and unity triumph over
• Hempstead Civilian Police Academy adversity. We aspire to be a beacon of hope and
• FEMA IS100c – Incident Command System support, embodying the values that define the
and Protocols greatness of our country. Our organization serves as
• FEMA IS505 – Religious and Cultural a testament to the transformative power of faith,
Literacy and Competency service, and community as we tirelessly strive to
• Crisis, Trauma, and First Response assist and uplift those in need. Join us in our
Course for Chaplains mission to make a difference and bring positive
• Understanding CMS Codes for Clinical change to the lives of our fellow citizens. Together,
Chaplaincy we can build a stronger, more resilient America.
Thank you for your support and for being part of our
journey.
as well as in Mental Health First Aid, First Aid, CPR
& AED, and Opioid Overdose Reversal. We take pride
in delivering round-the-clock, year-round emergency
spiritual and emotional support services.

Our chaplains stand ready to volunteer across a wide

US-NYS Chaplain
range of fields, including hospitals, nursing homes,
assisted living facilities, hospices, law enforcement
agencies, VA Clinics, shelters, re-entry centers, transit
authorities, soup kitchens, food pantries, corporate
environments, community-based organizations
Response Team,
(CBOs), faith-based organizations (FBOs), addiction
treatment centers, prisons, and jails. Inc.
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Be prepared for an exciting opportunity
Our Mission is to
with the US-NYS Chaplain Response
Team, Inc.! We are pleased to announce
Provide Spiritual
the launch of our online classes for future
chaplains. Care”
Our comprehensive chaplaincy
certification course (9 weeks) is now
available and will provide participants
with the necessary tools to effectively
Benefits of being a fulfill this crucial role. For more information or to
chaplain with US-NYSCRT schedule a meeting, please
contact:
Becoming a chaplain offers a unique
opportunity to make a profound difference US-NYS CHAPLAIN RESPONSE TEAM, INC.
in the lives of individuals and communities Rev. Carlos A. Panameno, President & CEO
during both calm and turbulent times.
Tel: (516) 713-4922
As a chaplain, you gain the privilege of
Email: [email protected]
providing compassionate support and
Website: www.NYSCRT.org
guidance to those in need, regardless of
their beliefs or cultural backgrounds. This
role allows you to develop exceptional
Associations
interpersonal skills, active listening
The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers
abilities, and a deep understanding of
are few. We are consistently enthusiastic
various religions and belief systems.
and eagerly anticipating forging new
Additionally, you become a source of hope alliances.
and stability amidst chaos, offering
invaluable emotional and spiritual care. We attribute our strength to our existing
Being a chaplain not only fulfills your partners and look forward to growing even
desire to serve but also enriches your own stronger with future collaborators. If aiding
life with meaningful experiences and a those in need aligns with your mission, do
profound sense of purpose. not hesitate to reach out.