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SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT TEAM


MISSION STATEMENT

    The primary mission of the Southeast Regional Critical Incident Management Team will be to provide a multi-component stress management plan to help mitigate the impact of traumatic stress on the emergency service provider. The team will provide services to all emergency service organizations in the geographic area of the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association and the Southeast Tennessee EMS region. All other requests for service will be considered on an individual basis. The Southeast Regional Critical Incident Stress Management Team is an entirely volunteer organization and is dependent on donations only. Services of the team are free of charge, however the requesting agency may be asked, as they are able, to assist with operational expenses incurred.


HOW TO REQUEST HELP

   

The CISM Team is activated by a call to LIFEFORCE. The phone numbers are (423) 778 - 5433 or 1-800-523-6723. All CISM interventions are coordinated by the Team Chief to guarantee the quality of the intervention and to ensure appropriate procedures are followed. The Team Chief is available 24 hours per day 7 days per week. When calling please provide the following information:

When and where did the incident occur?

A brief description of the incident.

How many people and groups were involved?

What symptoms of stress are being experienced?                        

Have the personnel involved requested help?                                      

Name and phone number of a contact person for further information.

   The CISM Team Coordinator will return your call to further assess your current situation.

COMMON SIGNS &

SYMPTOMS OF

EXCESSIVE STRESS

  • Difficulty making decisions

  • Lowered concentration

  • Emotional shock

  • Anger

  • Depression

  • Feeling Overwhelmed

  • Changes in sleeping patterns

  • Withdrawal from others

  • Changes in ordinary behavior patterns

THE SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CISM TEAM IS A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS FOUNDATION, INC.

MAILING ADDRESS

Southeast Regional Critical Incident Stress Management Team

P.O. BOX 5572

CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406

PHONE NUMBERS

LOCAL: (423) 778-5433

LOCAL: (800)-523-6723

ICISF: (410) 313-2473

 

 

 


These links are provided as informational only

 

ERLANGER MEDICAL CENTER
LIFE FORCE Air Medical Services
http://www.lzontheweb.com/
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA)
http://tnema.org
Chattanooga Hamilton County Rescue Service http://chcrs.org/ Tennessee Department of Health - Division of EMS
http://www.state.tn.us/health/ems/
Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (TARS)
http://www.tnars.org/
Tri-Community Fire Department
http://www.fire-ems.net/firedept/view/CollegedaleTN
Red Bank Fire Department
http://www.cityofredbank.org
Chattanooga Fire Department
http://www.chattanooga.gov/fire/index.htm
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. (ICISF)
http://www.icisf.org/

The Southeastern EMS Directors Accosation
http://www.seemsda.org/

 

Tennessee EMS Education Association
http://www.temsea.com

 

 

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