School Crisis Assistance Teams - S.C.A.T.

HOW TO GET HELP

Call 217-277-2080
Ray Scheiter, Regional Superintendent of Schools

Adams/Pike SCAT members are prepared to respond to school crises throughout Adams and Pike counties under the direction of Ray Scheiter, Regional Superintendent of Schools at 217/277-2080. The SCAT Response Team can help student sand staff for the first 72 hours of a tragedy and the members are available 24 hours a day.

PRIMARY FOCUS

  • Help administrators identify groups at risk of experiencing trauma.
  • Lead group crisis intervention sessions to show how victims can start to cope with distress.
  • Assist with a plan of action in time of a school crisis.
  • Be a resource in developing a school crisis plan or an informational source pertaining to assistance from state/national organizations that assist with violence and or trauma.

APSCAT MISSION

To provide a team of trained crisis interveners who are available twenty-four hours a day to respond, at the request of school officials and in conjunction with Volunteer Organization Active in Disasters (VOAD), to assist the school community in dealing with trauma (natural or manmade) that interrupts and severely impacts the everyday life of the school and/or community and to provide ongoing training and in-service to all School Crisis Team members and those wishing to become members in all Adams and Pike county school districts.

WHAT IS SCAT?

Unfortunately there have been numerous alarming incidences of school violence across the country. In an effort to improve Illinois School Safety, Attorney General Jim Ryan has established an advisory Group for School Safety and Firearms.

The SCAT Project was developed with the intent to promote a collective effort in assisting Illinois public school during and after times of crisis. Forty-two (42) Regional SCATS formed a statewide network to be utilized by Illinois Schools for assistance during and following a violent or traumatic incident.

Members of each regional team have had extensive training with NOVA (National Organization for Victims Assistance).

The Adams/Pike SCAT members are prepared to respond to school crises throughout Adams and Pike Counties.

This Response Team can help your students and staff within the first 72 hours of a tragedy.

Members of APSCAT

President Jill Knuffman: Quincy Public Schools - QJHS Inclusion Teacher Vice President Martha Barry: Payson Seymour Elementary - Secretary Secretary Cynthia Roope: Adams Co. Health Dept.

  • Brad Bergman: Quincy Public Schools - Early Childhood/Male Involvement Coordinator
  • Janet Enroth: Quincy Public Schools - Baldwin School Nurse, RN
  • Beth Guggenheim: Pike County Counseling
  • Bobby Leebold: Blessing Hospital - Inpatient Clinical Therapist
  • LeAnn Million: Youth Depvt Edt - Univ of Illinois Extension Adams/Brown
  • Rick Myers: Pike County EMS
  • Penny Roberts: AirEvac Lifeteam - Membership Coordinator
  • Ray Scheiter: Regional Superintendent of Schools - Adams / Pike
  • Rose Scheiter: JWCC retired
  • Pat Waters: Quanada - Counselor/Legal Advocate