Critical Incident Stress Management
CISM is a comprehensive, integrative, multicomponent crisis
intervention system. CISM is considered comprehensive because it
consists of multiple crisis intervention components, which functionally
span the entire temporal spectrum of a crisis. CISM interventions range
from the pre-crisis phase through the acute crisis phase, and into the
post-crisis phase. CISM is also considered comprehensive in that it
consists of interventions, which may be applied to individuals, small
functional groups, large groups, families, organizations, and even
communities.
The CISM Teams of Michigan
MCRA maintains a current list of associated teams with their locations
across the state. Teams are listed with their contacts, phone numbers,
and email addresses. The list is available elsewhere on this web site.
Michigan Crisis Response Association, Inc.
MCRA is a voluntary association and therefore we don’t have any offices or
staff. All people involved with MCRA volunteer their time. The best way to get
in touch is to email us at the email address listed.
Contact us
for Emergency Callout - 1 800 969 0025
Calls answered by Life Care Ambulance
in Battle Creek
info@mcrainc.com
Team Develpment and Support
MCRA exists to support the development of CISM teams throughout the
State of Michigan by offering training courses, networking
opportunities, and development of standards of practice for teams
throughout the state.
The Standards for Michigan Teams
Teams throughout the state are provided a standard for training and
practice that meets the guidelines as set forth by the International
Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). In addition, MCRA has set
forth some “best practices” for Michigan teams to adopt and utilize.
Michigan Crisis Response Association, Inc.
The Michigan Crisis Response Association (MCRA) is a cooperative effort of crisis response teams throughout the State of Michigan. There are approximately
56 registered teams in Michigan whose membership is comprised of individuals from law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services, hospital staff,
clergy, educators, and mental health professionals. MCRA and the annual conference provide training for individuals and team members, further
development of new teams, and provide support for established teams. MCRA is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Michigan Crisis Response Association, Inc. - 2023
The First Responder Privileged Communication Bill (SB 444) was passed unanimously on February 9, 2016 and was signed into law by Governor Snyder
on Tuesday, March 22, 2016!
This legislation legally protects the confidentiality of first responders receiving CISM services from CISM teams. It also protects the CISM peers/team
members that are assisting first responders. Click her to download/view Senate Bill 444.
Our annual training will be held on
September 10-12, 2023 at the MacMullan
Conference Center in Roscommon, MI.
Check back in 2023 for Conference
Registration Page.
