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WHAT IS A CRITICAL INCIDENT?

 

Any event that has a stressful impact sufficient enough to overwhelm the usually effective coping skills of an individual or group of individuals. Critical incidents are typically sudden, powerful events, which are outside the normal range of human experiences. Due to the suddenness and unusual nature of the these incidents, they can initiate a strong emotional effect even on well-trained professional emergency responders.

ABOUT US

The Montgomery County CISM Team was established in 1986 with the primary purpose of helping those who have experienced critical incidents to manage the impact of the stressful event. The Team has assisted with: mass casualty events, disasters, plane crashes, line-of-duty-deaths, serious injuries, pediatric deaths, and other high-stress events. For more information about us, click here.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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SERVICES

  • Critical Incident and Crisis Education

  • On-Scene Support

  • Demobilization

  • Peer to Peer Support

  • Defusing

  • Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

  • Family Support

  • Assessment and Consultation

  • Resource and Referral Network

 

For more information on services, click here.​

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