14 th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Multi-tactic early intervention program Structured peer-driven, clinician-supported and guided process Designed to provide interventions to address disaster-related mental health issues.
Individual Employee Self Awareness Supportive of others Awareness Level Training Supportive of the CISMP
BASIC Peer Support Colleague / Small Group Peer Support (less formal) One-on-One Peer Support (Defusing) Trained Peer for immediate response and intervention
ADVANCED Peer Support
Small Group Controlled Environment Seven Step/Phase Process Peer Driven (facilitated) Follow-up procedures in place Clinical Intervention of Referrals (available as needed)
CISMP Keys to Success Awareness of early warning signs Knowing how / where to get help “No Fear” / Trust Known activation process Leadership Supported (Culture) Trained / Respected Peers & Clinicians Follow-up Mechanisms available (Peer & Clinician)
Jeff Long, CISM-Advanced US DHS/FEMA Training Specialist Response & Recovery; VA-NPSC (VA Disaster Operations Center) Winchester, VA