Western Massachusetts CISM Team, WMEMS Information

Who We Are The Western Massachusetts CISM team is composed of specially trained emergency service and mental health professionals who volunteer their time, energy and resources. Team members receive comprehensive training and participate in regular continuing education sessions. The Western Mass CISM Team is one of over one hundred teams serving emergency service personnel nationally and internationally. We are dedicated to supporting our colleagues before, during and, most of all, after a critical incident. We come to you. Together we'll find a place near your agency for a quiet, confidential meeting. We primarily serve the Western Massachusetts region but are willing to travel as far as necessary.The purpose of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) is to accelerate normal recovery, for normal people, having normal and necessary reactions to abnormal events. What We Do The Western Massachusetts CISM Team provides a simple yet effective method to help those emergency workers trying to cope with stressful experiences. CISM promotes the continuation of productive careers while building healthy stress management behaviors. What We Offer Stress education geared towards emergency service professionals Support teams at the scene and after an incident Debriefing and defusing services Family support programs, including special programs for spouses and significant others A resource and referral network When to Call Anytime emergency personnel have experienced a situation that causes them unusually strong emotional reactions. If you have any question of what services might be needed why not discuss it with our coordinator on call. For education or any further information, call Western Massachusetts Emergency Medical Services at (413) 586-6065 or email us at WMEMS@wmems.org.