Mike Arcari

Program director and founder of Faithful Response, an innovative, faith-based mental health program that assists Long Island residents who continue to struggle with mental health, psychological and/or family issues related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the current war on terror in Afghanistan and Iraq. Faithful Response provides free, confidential counseling and support to children, adults and families whose lives have been impacted by terrorism and the events of 9/11.

Mr. Arcari is a former lieutenant and commanding officer with the New York City Police Department's Early Intervention Unit, where he introduced Critical Incident Stress Management and created its Critical Incident Response Team. Mr. Arcari has a wide background in disaster response services, with more than 17 years of experience in trauma services, including serving as Coordinator of Disaster Response and Administrator of Catholic Charities USA World Trade Center Disaster Relief Fund. He has also worked with Project Liberty, Home Ground, and served as Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre’s liaison for disaster response to the federal, state and local governments.

Mr. Arcari understands the emotional and psychological effects of disasters and the ongoing need for mental health services as the result of post-traumatic stress disorder as it relates to the events of 9/11 and the impact of war on our military personnel and their families. Mr Arcari.

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