International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
ICISF-Canada has been pleased to be the sole Canadian partner of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation since 2020. The mandate of ICISF-Canada is to foster the development, research, advancements, and sustainability of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Peer Support Programs for first responders by incorporating the various unique cultural, social, and environmental aspects that exist across Canada.
ICISF-Canada believes that each province and region presents opportunities to establish a support mechanism for those that serve and protect their communities while at the same time ensuring that programs remain true to CISM principles and have high fidelity to the established model.
ICISF-Canada established the first truly Provincial network of first responder peers in 2018. The Alberta Critical Incident Provincial Network (ACIPN) has trained over 1300 peers fully integrated into first responder organizations, including wildland fire, EMS, enforcement, corrections, search & rescue, and healthcare.
The trained peers promote, deliver, and respond within their organizations and volunteer to be available to any first responder in the province who requests support through the 24/7 peer support activation centre or activate to work as a response unit when large-scale events occur.
ICISF-Canada provides:
ICISF-Canada receives funding through grants and donations, and a volunteer governance board guided by a first responder peer advisory council ensures the program’s sustainability. ICISF-Canada embraces the philosophy of being a peer-led, peer-driven peer support program for first responders by first responders.
Please contact us if you are an ICISF approved instructor interested in aligning with ICISF-Canada, committed to the ICISF principles set out in our “CISM Best Practices & Procedures Manual,” and willing to adhere to training standards of ICISF-Canada. The best way to get a hold of us is by visiting our website at www.icisfcanada.com and completing the ICISF Approved Instructor Canadian Registry form.
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