Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Poplar Bluff, MO
2025-11-11 08:00 - 2025-11-13 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Poplar Bluff Police Department, 911 North Shelby Road, Poplar Bluff, MO, 63901
This 3-day course combines ALL the content of ICISF’s Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention courses.
Crisis Intervention is NOT psychotherapy; it is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention requiring specialized training. As physical first aid is to surgery, crisis intervention is to psychotherapy. Thus, crisis intervention is sometimes called “emotional first aid.” Designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic, and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum, this course will prepare participants to understand various crisis intervention services for individuals and groups. Fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will be outlined, and participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to provide several group crisis interventions, specifically demobilizations, defusing, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals, when necessary, will also be discussed.
27 Hours of MO POST

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Springfield, MO
2026-01-12 08:00 - 2026-01-14 17:00 | Springfield Police & Fire Training Center, 2620 W Battlefield Rd., Springfield, MO, 65807

Peer Support: Team Building and Beyond (Leadership's Role in Peer Support), Springfield, MO
2026-01-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Springfield Police & Fire Training Center, 2620 W Battlefield Rd., Springfield, MO, 65807
This 2-hour session focuses on understanding leadership’s role in peer support, fostering trust and confidentiality, allocating financial and organizational resources, and creating a culture that values mental wellness and team resilience. This 2-hour block can be attended separately (for leadership only), or as part of the 16-hour PST full course.

Leadership session participants will learn to:

Understand leadership’s role in peer support.
Support confidentiality and team trust.
Provide organizational and financial backing for peer programs.

Peer Support – Team Building and Beyond, Springfield, MO
2026-01-15 08:00 - 2026-01-16 17:00 | Springfield Police & Fire Training Center, 2620 W Battlefield Rd., Springfield, MO, 65807
Prerequisite Course to attend:
ICISF – Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention
The goal of this training is to assist First Responder Peer Teams in building sustainable peer teams while maintaining the health of the team and increasing the overall health of their organization.
Course Summary:
Peer Support: Team Building and Beyond is a 16-hour advanced training designed to strengthen the foundation, structure, and sustainability of peer support programs. Participants will gain knowledge from experienced Peer Instructors and Mental Health Professionals in building new peer teams or enhancing existing ones. The course focuses on leadership engagement, team selection, funding strategies, training practices, and overall peer team wellness. Through interactive discussions and group exercises, participants will develop practical strategies to improve team performance, maintain confidentiality, increase resilience, and ensure long-term success of peer support initiatives.
The course begins with a 2-hour leadership module within the 16 hours, designated to command staff, supervisors, and administrators. This block focuses on understanding leadership’s role in peer support, fostering trust and confidentiality, allocating financial and organizational resources, and creating a culture that values mental wellness and team resilience.
Participants will learn to:

Build and strengthen effective peer support teams.
Create clear goals, policies, and confidentiality standards.
Secure funding and resources for team success.
Select and support qualified peers and clinicians.
Promote wellness and prevent burnout.

Leadership Module

Understand leadership’s role in peer support.
Support confidentiality and team trust.
Provide organizational and financial backing for peer programs.

Missouri POST 16 hours

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) St Joseph, MO
2026-02-24 08:00 - 2026-02-26 17:00 | Buchanan County EMS Post, 1606 Commerce Ave, St. Joseph, MO, 64505

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) West Plains, MO
2026-03-02 08:00 - 2026-03-04 17:00 | West Plains Police Department, 1912 Holiday Lane, West Plains, MO, 65775

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Columbia, MO
2026-04-07 08:00 - 2026-04-09 17:00 | The Regional Training Center, 2013 East County Drive, Columbia, Missouri, 65202

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Hannibal, MO
2026-04-15 08:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00 | Mark Twain Behavioral Health, 154 Forrest Drive, Hannibal, MO, 63401, United States

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Branson, MO
2026-04-15 08:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00 | Branson Police Department, 1 Justice St., Branson, 65616, United States

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) O'Fallon, MO
2026-05-06 08:00 - 2026-05-08 17:00 | St. Charles County Police Department, 101 Sheriff Dierker Court, O'Fallon, MO, 63366, United States

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Kansas City, MO
2026-05-18 08:00 - 2026-05-20 17:00 | Kansas City Police Department, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, Missouri, 64157

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Springfield, MO
2026-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Greene County Training Facility, 1165 N. Farm Road 115, Springfield, MO, 65802
Understanding Suicide in First Responders: Breaking the Silence, Saving Lives
This one day course is designed for first responders who face repeated trauma and are expected to carry it without pause. Participants will explore the real factors driving suicide risk, including chronic stress, hypervigilance, substance use, and cultural barriers to seeking help. Through interactive discussion and real-world application, this training introduces practical tools to recognize warning signs and have direct, life-saving conversations. Attendees will learn to apply the CCDR model to respond with confidence and connect others to appropriate care. This isn’t about theory—it’s about equipping those who protect others to also protect themselves and their own.
8 Hours of MO POST

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Kansas City, MO
2026-05-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Kansas City Police Department, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, Missouri, 64157

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Chesterfield, MO
2026-06-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Chesterfield Police Department, 690 Chesterfield Parkway West, Chesterfield, MO, 63017

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Columbia, MO
2026-06-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Boone County Sheriff Dept Training Center, 2013 E County Dr, Columbia, MO, 65202

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Cape Girardeau, MO
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00 | Cape Girardeau Police Department, 2530 Maria Louise Lane, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, United States
This class is intended for Missouri first responders.
This 3-day course combines ALL the content of ICISF’s Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention courses.
Crisis Intervention is NOT psychotherapy; it is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention requiring specialized training. As physical first aid is to surgery, crisis intervention is to psychotherapy. Thus, crisis intervention is sometimes called “emotional first aid.” Designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic, and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum, this course will prepare participants to understand various crisis intervention services for individuals and groups. Fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will be outlined, and participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to provide several group crisis interventions, specifically demobilizations, defusing, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals, when necessary, will also be discussed.
27 Hours of MO POST

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Springfield, MO
2026-08-19 08:00 - 2026-08-21 17:00 | Greene County Training Facility, 1165 N. Farm Road 115, Springfield, MO, 65802
