Critical Response Team

#201, 10118-101 Avenue
Grande Prairie

Ph: (780) 539-6692
Fax: (780) 538-0960
email: pacegp@telusplanet.net

WORKING TOGTHER TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA

What is a critical incident?

A critical incident is a traumatic event having an impact on groups of people and overwhelming their abilities to cope.

What is critical response?

A “critical response” provides coordinated crisis intervention service following a critical incident.

What is a debriefing?

A “critical incident stress debriefing “is a structured psychological and educational support group discussion facilitated by a specially trained team of mental health personnel.  The main objectives are to lesson the impact of a traumatic event and to quicken the return to routine functioning.

When should a formal debriefing occur?

For maximum benefit, a critical incident stress debriefing should occur within 72 hours of the incident.

·        After witnesses have given statements to safety/criminal investigators.

Who conducts a debriefing/response?

The Critical Response Team is a network of professionals trained in critical incident stress debriefing.  The members of this team are volunteers.

The Critical Response Team provides the following services:

·        Coordination /consultation

·        Defusing

·        Critical incident stress debriefing

·        School critical response

·        Large community meetings

·        Referral

·        Establishing protocols of response

·        Training

The Critical Response Team does not provide:

·        Conduct a debriefing unless invited to do so.