SARBC - CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS
http://www.sarbc.org/cis1.html

Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia: This Critical Incident Stress section comprises: A new usenet-like Discussion area; Critical Incident Stress Discussion Forum Usenet-like, with support for threaded discussions, keyword searches, reply quoting, icons, etc. Don't miss the links to many other CIS / PTSD / Trauma resources.

SARBC - SEARCH AND RESCUE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (has CISM specific areas)
http://www.islandnet.com/~sarbc/posts.html

Search And Rescue Discussion Areas/Forums: Each one of these Discussion Area Forums is Usenet-like, with support for threaded discussions, keyword searches, reply quoting, icons, etc.

CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM) - CALGARY HEALTH REGION
http://www.crha-health.ab.ca/supp/ohs/cism.htm

The CRHA in partnership with Wilson Banwell will provide Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) to assist employees and work areas in dealing with critical incidents which occur in the workplace.

NOVA SCOTIA FIRE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT TEAM
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/murray.elliott/

They are a Critical Incident Stress Management team which is made up from members and close associates of the Nova Scotia Fire Service. This team is a sub-committee of the Nova Scotia Fire Officers Association and all their work is volunteer. They provide Crisis Intervention Support primarily to the Fire Service in this province. Their team is registered with the International Critical Stress Foundation and follows ICISF standards and policies.

BULKLEY VALLEY CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT SOCIETY SELF HELP PAGE
http://www.town.smithers.bc.ca/bvcism/c6.html

Their mission is to provide support to individuals in their region who are suffering or may suffer psychological or emotional distress following a critical incident. There are 44 people in their area trained following the guidelines of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Inc. Dispersed throughout B.C, they live in a variety of places including Smithers, Hazelton, Burns Lake, Telkwa, the Queen Charlotte Islands, New Hazelton, Stewart, Kitwanga, Kispiox, and Prince Rupert. They also come from ranging backgrounds and possess job skills that are useful in the field. Teachers, medical professionals, social workers, computer technicians, policemen, people involved in industry, counselors, and emergency professionals are just a few of the occupations of the trained. They are a very diverse group with a lot to offer.

BULKLEY VALLEY CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT SOCIETY HOMEPAGE
http://www.town.smithers.bc.ca/bvcism/c1.html

Provides support to individuals in their region who are suffering or may suffer psychological or emotional distress following a critical incident.

FNESS (First Nations Emergency Services Society) - CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT
http://www.fness.bc.ca/critic.htm

Dedicated to helping First Nations communities in British Columbia develop their own capability to respond to Emergency Situations. We're First Nations based. Board Members and Zone Representatives live and work in First Nations communities. The majority of staff are of First Nations traditions. They are available to help First Nations communities in British Columbia make their communities safer.

FNESS - CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (Page 2)
http://www.fness.bc.ca/critic2.htm

If you work as an Emergency First Responder in a First Nations community the work will involve you in tragedies like fires, car accidents, rescues and suicides. The pain of these experiences can cause stress and strong emotional and spiritual responses in everyone they touch. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) has been developed to help people working as Emergency First Responders to regain their balance. The FNESS service is designed to help Emergency Services workers and other community members to heal from the effects of trauma.

INTERNATIONAL CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS FOUNDATION
http://www.icisf.org

The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. (ICISF) is a non-profit, open membership foundation dedicated to the prevention and mitigation of disabling stress through the provision of: Education, training and support services for all Emergency Services professions; Continuing education and training in Emergency Mental Health Services for Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors; and Consultation in the establishment of Crisis and Disaster Response Programs for varied organizations and communities worldwide.

CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT
http://www.vaonline.org/cism.html

Annotated links to Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) resources nationally and internationally.

OFAAABC CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT
http://www.ofaaa.bc.ca/cism.html

For over 65 years the Occupational First Aid (OFA) Attendant has enjoyed a special role in industries and businesses in British Columbia. The skills and duties over these years have evolved and changed to meet the needs and challenges that have been put upon them. Presently, the training of the Level 1, 2 and 3 Attendants has enabled these individuals to provide a degree of emergency pre-hospital care in the workplace (and outside of) unlike any ever seen in other parts of North America. In fact, the level of training for Level 3 OFAs has allowed them to be classified as health care professionals, the only First Aid Attendants in North America to be classified as such.

POLICY 6.1 - CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/tasb/manuals/policy/mngmtsrv/ms6-1.htm

This policy covers the program for prevention, reduction, and control of stress symptoms following a critical incident. Critical incidents are events which may cause personnel to experience unusually strong emotional reactions that have the potential to interfere with their ability to function at the time of the incident or later. Critical incidents include death of a fellow employee, serious injury to co-workers or acquaintances, or severe threatening situations faced by personnel.

ISTSS - INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TRAUMATIC STRESS STUDIES
http://www.istss.org

ISTSS has formed alliances with related national and international organizations, including the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ESTSS), Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ASTSS) and the Association de Langue Française pour l'Etude de Stress Traumatique (ALFEST). ISTSS is active in the development of new national organizations around the world and the coordination and exchange of information and activities. ISTSS members enjoy additional benefits and access to global resources through reciprocity arrangements with these organizations.

CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM) RESPONSE PROTOCOL
http://www.cariboo.bc.ca/hsafety/cisd.htm

As an educational institution and workplace, the University College of the Cariboo (UCC) is committed to the safety, security and psychological well-being of students and employees. This protocol has been developed under the provisions of UCC Policy No. CCPM-5009 as a part of the emergency preparedness component of the overall UCC Health and Safety program and to comply with the WCB Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.

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Contact your local Mental Health Center or
check the yellow pages for counselors, psychologists,
therapists, and other Mental health Professionals in
your area for information on emotional impact and
assistance available in your area.
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Rocky Mountain Region
Disaster Mental Health Institute
Box 786
Laramie, WY 82073-0786

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