Critical Incident Stress Management Program (CISM)
In recognition of the stressful nature of providing emergency response, the Office of Emergency Planning and Response has put into place a statewide program called the Critical Incident Stress Management Program (CISM), also referred to as psychological/emotional/spiritual first aid. This program provides critical incident stress management and crisis support services when requested by emergency response (EMS, Fire, and Police), hospital and public safety personnel throughout Mississippi.
Critical Incidents: What critical incidents are and how to recognize critical incident stress
CISM Teams: Regional teams and team member application
Training: Courses and upcoming events for CISM professionals
CISM Objectives
Provide proactive educational programs to the community regarding Critical Incident Stress Management, Suicide Prevention, P.T.S.D., Depression, and other emergency mental health issues.
Provide requested crisis interventions following critical incidents.
Provide the psychological and educational follow-up and community support services as needed.
CISM Regions
There are three Critical Incident Stress Management regions covering the state.
