Community Training Associates is a brand that offers a range of services in the field of critical incident stress management (CISM). CISM is a strategic approach that targets specific needs at various stages of a critical incident. The services provided by Community Training Associates include individual support, small group support, large group support, and referrals to higher levels of care.

The brand employs skilled peer team members who work to alleviate stress encountered on the job, allowing individuals to stay on track. CISM has become the standard operating procedure for most first responder agencies. The brand emphasizes confidentiality and ensures that all responses are kept private.

A critical incident can be anything that overwhelms an individual or a department's ability to cope, such as an officer involved shooting, mass casualty incidents, or excessive media pressure. Community Training Associates is a peer counseling team made up of dedicated professionals from various fields, including dispatchers, police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and mental health professionals. They offer their services for free and are a part of a national peer support network, the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).

The brand is committed to providing effective support to first responders, helping to save careers, families, marriages, and lives