ATHLETIC TRAINERS
OF MASSACHUSETTS
ATs Care Peer-to-peer support program. The ATs Care program is designed to offer crisis management training opportunities for athletic trainers dealing with the aftermath of a critical incident. The mission of the ATs Care Commission is to aid ATs and AT students who have been through a critical incident by utilizing a peer-to-peer system to assist, monitor and encourage these individuals to seek initial support through state or regional ATs Care teams.
In 2014, the NATA Board of Directors approved the development of a peer-to-peer support program to assist members in the aftermath of a critical incident or catastrophic event. The program, ATs Care, offers training opportunities to athletic trainers from a leading organization in crisis management training. The training enables members to enhance their knowledge of crisis intervention in order to equip them to support their peers in the aftermath of a critical incident.
ATs Care is Here to Support ATs During Crisis. A critical incident impacts each of us in different ways. If you or a colleague are in need of assistance navigating a challenging situation, whether it be personal or professionally related, we ask that you seek assistance and consider contacting ATs Care.
Email ATs Care Online Contact Form. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800.273.8255. Text "HOME" to 741741 anytime in the U.S. and connect to a crisis counselor Seek Support. If you or someone you know responds to an emergency or experiences a traumatic event, please contact ATs Care. ATs Care provides CISM services to ATs and AT students regardless of membership status.
A study conducted by NATA found that 82% of members surveyed felt they were not prepared to deal with psychological impact of catastrophic events.