1ST RESPONDERMENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CONFERENCE

UPCOMING TRAINING

ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS & GROUP CRISIS INTERVENTION

When:

February 11-13, 2026, 8:00am - 5:00pm each day
Where:

College of Mainland Conference Center

1200 N. Amburn Rd

Texas City, TX 77591

Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/260144796079163

Article:

Guest commentary: Local team was serving first-responders before it was law

During the most recent legislative session, Texas lawmakers passed House Bill 35, which went into effect Sept. 1. This law creates a statewide program connecting fire and emergency medical services personnel with trained peers to help manage the stress and trauma of the job. First responders can request support anonymously through a mobile app.

Trudy Deen Davis

President

Galveston County Critical Incident Stress Management

Board of Directors

What is CISM?

Critical Incidents are highly stressful situations. Simply put, a critical incident is a traumatic event (or perceived life-threatening event) that has sufficient power to overwhelm an individual’s ability to cope. Normal physical and psychological responses occur which places considerable pressure upon that person.

About the Galveston County CISM Team

We have all experienced crisis, trauma, and difficult situations, and sometimes we need some help coping! Please take advantage of our CISM team! We are here to assist you and your agency. We have peers, mental health clinicians, chaplains, spouse peers, and more. Never feel alone or abandoned. We are a brotherhood and always here to help.