

Clark & Jackson County
CISM

Services
Our Core Services
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Pre-Incident Education & Resilience Training
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Objective: To equip individuals and organizations with proactive strategies to build resilience and prepare for high-stress events.
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What We Offer:
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Psychological preparedness training for high-risk professionals
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Stress inoculation techniques to enhance coping skills (Meichenbaum, 2007)
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Resilience-building workshops to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue.
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Studies show that pre-incident psychological education significantly reduces post-traumatic stress symptoms and improves adaptive coping mechanisms in high-risk professions (Everly, 2013).
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Acute Crisis Intervention (Within 24-72 hours post-incident)
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Objective: To provide immediate psychological stabilization and reduce acute stress reactions following traumatic events.
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What We Offer:
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On-scene Psychological First Aid (PFA) to reduce distress and promote adaptive functioning (Litz et al., 2002)
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Crisis defusing sessions (short, structured debriefs within hours of an incident)
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Identification of high-risk individuals for early intervention referrals
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Early psychological intervention has been shown to lower the risk of PTSD by reducing maladaptive coping behaviors such as avoidance and emotional suppression (Litz et al., 2002).
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Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) (24-72 hours post-incident, group-based)
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Objective: To facilitate structured, peer-supported emotional processing following critical incidents.
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What We Offer:
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Guided group debriefing led by a trained CISM facilitator
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Normalization of stress responses and promotion of peer support
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Identification of those needing follow-up mental health services
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CISD, when delivered appropriately, has been shown to decrease psychological distress, prevent emotional isolation, and enhance long-term recovery (Everly & Mitchell, 2000).
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One-on-One and Group Peer Support
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Objective: To provide a confidential space for individuals to discuss their experiences and receive peer-driven support.
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What We Offer:
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Structured peer-led crisis discussions
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Confidential, non-judgmental support sessions
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Workshops on recognizing emotional distress in colleagues
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Peer support programs have been linked to lower PTSD rates, reduced stigma, and increased workplace cohesion in high-stress professions (Halpern et al., 2009).
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Family and Organizational Support
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Objective: To help families, supervisors, and workplaces understand trauma’s impact and facilitate effective recovery strategies.
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What We Offer:
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Education on secondary trauma and burnout prevention
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Support for families of trauma-exposed professionals
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Assistance in developing organizational post-crisis recovery plans
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Organizations that implement structured post-incident recovery plans experience lower turnover rates, improved morale, and reduced long-term mental health issues (Tuckey, 2007).
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Long-Term Referral & Mental Health Support
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Objective: To ensure that individuals experiencing ongoing distress receive appropriate, specialized mental health care.
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What We Offer:
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Screening and referrals for professional trauma therapy
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Connections to licensed mental health providers specializing in PTSD, anxiety, and grief counseling
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Follow-up support to monitor recovery and progress
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Research confirms that timely access to trauma-informed therapy significantly reduces the risk of chronic PTSD and depression (Bryant et al., 2018).
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Our Partners & Affiliations
📌 Request Immediate Crisis Support
📌 Schedule Pre-Incident Training for Your Team → [Link to training programs]
📌 Find Mental Health Resources & Self-Help Guides
Contact Us
📞 Crisis Support Helpline: (715-743-3400) for immediate assistance. 📧 Email: CISM@co.clark.wi.us
📍 Office Location: 517 Court Street, Room 503, Neillsville, WI 54456
🌐 Website: https://www.clarkcountywi.gov/
We are here for you—because mental health matters in every crisis.