11/08/2026
Some departments have that one person. After the worst calls, they’re the one who sits down next to you, asks how you’re really doing, and waits for the answer.
A lot of departments don’t. So people go home, carry it alone, and call it part of the job.
It doesn’t have to be that way, and it can start with you. Being there for someone after a hard call is a skill, and like any skill, it can be learned.
That’s what this training is for. Over three days, you’ll learn how to support someone after a critical incident: what to say, what not to say, how to bring a team together after a hard call, and how to recognize when someone needs more than a conversation. It’s called crisis intervention, but really it’s emotional first aid. You don’t need to be a therapist. You need to be someone who shows up.
It’s free, and it’s for Michigan police, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections and mental health professionals who serve on (or want to serve on) a CISM team.
📅 November 18–20, 8 AM–5 PM
đź“Ť Macomb Community College, East Campus, Clinton Township, Room 123
One thing to know: you’ll need a letter from an MCRA-accredited CISM Team Coordinator before your spot is confirmed. Send it to [email protected].
➡️ REGISTER: Link in the comments / Bio.
If you’re already thinking of someone who would be good at this, send it to them.
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FST5 Program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan’s first responders and their families.
- Visit fst5.org
- In crisis or in need of resources call 1-833-34-STRONG (1-833-347-8766)
