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.
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.
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
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. - 2022
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.
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.
