Texas Critical Incident Stress Management Network
Critical Incident Stress Management is a type of crisis intervention designed to provide support for those who have experienced traumatic events. It is composed of multiple components that attempt to address each phase of a crisis situation. Traditionally offered only to first responders, CISM interventions can be implemented with non-traditional first responders, individuals, families, groups and organizations. When implemented properly, this intervention offers significant crisis support.
The Texas Critical Incident Stress Management Network was established in 1992 to assist emergency response personnel who experienced or survived a critical incident, such as a line of duty death, death of a child, multiple casualty or fatality scenes. The Network teams are comprised of trained volunteer mental health professionals, peers and select members of the clergy who provide responsive supportive crisis intervention services and stress m