Granite State CISM Team
The granite State Team was formed in 1992 to meet the needs of first responders state wide in the event of a critical incident. Members include first responders, and mental health professionals. the team is affliated with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).
Our Services
Critical Incident Stress Management is a Comprehensive, Integrated, Systematic, and Multi-component approach to crisis or disaster intervention. It is a strategic intervention system which possesses numerous tactical interventions including;
- Pre Incident Education
- Sucide Awareness and Prevention
- Preparation
- Demobilazation
- Crisis management Briefing
- One on One Intervention
- Psychological First Aid
So You Can Get Back To Work
The Need
- About 50% of disaster workers are likely to develop significant distress.
- PTSD is found in 10 – 15% of law enforcement personnel.
- PTSD is found in 10 – 30% of those in the fire service.
- PTSD is found in 16% of veterans.
- As many as 45% of those directly exposed to mass disasters may develop PTSD or depression.