One-to-one peer support
Individual peer support around the challenges of emergency service and critical incidents.
Peer support & critical incident stress management
Support when it matters.
Services are offered without charge, 24 hours a day, in Westchester and Putnam counties.
How the team can help
A range of support options.
Group interventions
Defusings, Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISDs) and demobilizations.
Family support
Support that recognizes the effects of demanding service on families.
Pastoral care
Pastoral support among the team’s listed service options.
Education & referrals
Education before incidents and referrals to additional resources as needed.
Service list based on the county-hosted team mission statement, which references curriculum approved by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.
Request peer support
Connect with the team.
Contact Westchester County Emergency Communications (60 Control) and ask for assistance from the Westchester–Putnam Peer Support Team.