The Metro CISM Team provides trained peer support to emergency responders to effectively build resilience and manage critical incident stress for healthier lives, families and communities.

Our vision

We envision a fully functioning and healthy community of emergency responders who have the tools to manage the stress of their work and personal lives and advocate stress management to their peers.

Our non-profit status

The Metro CISM Team was established in 1987. It is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing with the State of Minnesota. The Team is made up of about 50 regional Twin Cities volunteer peers (law enforcement, fire fighters,  dispatchers, EMS and medical professionals) supported by First Responder chaplains and mental health professionals.

Our service area

The Metro CISM Team provides services to First Responders in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott and Washington Counties.

To see a list of contact numbers for the CISM teams please refer to our contact page.