The Montco CISM Team provides 10 distinct services
or interventions. None of these interventions is designed to be a
stand alone event. They are intended to be part of the full spectrum
of CISM services. Click below for more information:
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- Education
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Presentations before or after an incident related to stress
reactions and management
- On-Scene Support
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Activities at the scene of major events lasting many hours
- Demobilization
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For Emergency Services after major events before returning to
station
- (CMB) Crisis Management Briefing
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Structured dissemination of information to large groups of
emotionally charged people
- Defusing
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Limited intervention for small groups soon after an event
- Debriefing
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Major group intervention usually used for the worst events
- Family Support
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Assist the spouses and families of those suffering from Critical
Incident Stress
- Assessment/Consultation
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Advisement, or assessment, of situation when organization leadership
is not sure there is an issue
- Follow-up and Referral
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CISM is designed for short term assistance. It is not
appropriate in all situations. Some individuals need more formal
counseling
- Mutual Aid
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Assistance to out of county CISM teams
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