Purpose

To mitigate normal stress reactions and expedite recovery when a critical incident / traumatic event occurs which can overwhelm normal coping skills.

  • Collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security / Emergency Management & St. Clair County Community Mental Health.
  • Team members include individuals trained as law enforcement, EMS, fire, medical, mental health, business, schools, clergy, citizens, etc.
  • Team members trained in the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) model are able to respond when there is a traumatic event for first responders, in schools, businesses, and the community.
  • There have been 24 interventions from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, for a variety of first responders, schools, hospitals, human services organizations, and the community.
  • September 2025 was an incredibly tragic month, resulting in 14 interventions alone for a variety of different incidents.

For more information or to request an intervention, contact St. Clair County Community Mental Health and ask to talk to someone regarding the Critical Incident Team.

 

Contact person: Amy Smith, St. Clair County Community Mental Health