Montana CISM Network: Resilience for Every Responder

A vital hub for Montana's Critical Incident Stress Management network. We provide empathetic support, regional team coordination, and educational resources to help individuals manage stress and recovery in the wake of critical incidents.

Understanding Critical Incident Stress Management

CISM is a specialized intervention protocol designed explicitly for individuals exposed to traumatic events. The Montana CISM Network serves as a coordinated hub, bridging the gap between regional teams and professional resources. We provide acute incident response, peer support training, and educational frameworks tailored to the unique challenges of those serving under pressure.

Our Statewide Mission

By fostering a network of resilience, we ensure that every community in Montana has access to trained professionals capable of mitigating the long-term effects of critical incident stress.

Meet the Executive Team

Regional Network Response Teams

Connecting Montana's first responders and emergency personnel with specialized local support teams across the state.

Southwest Region

Serving Beaverhead, Broadwater, Butte-Silver Bow, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Madison, Park, and Powell Counties

Northwest Region

Serving Flathead, Glacier, Granite, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Pondera, Ravalli, Sanders, and Teton Counties

Regional Contact: Stefanie Lako, Flathead County Sheriff's Office

Central Region

Serving Blaine, Carbon, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Golden Valley, Hill, Judith Basin, Liberty, Meagher, Musselshell, Petroleum, Phillips, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Toole, Wheatland, and Yellowstone Counties

Regional Contact: Teresa Majerus, Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Eastern Region

Serving Big Horn, Carter, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, McCone, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sheridan, Treasure, Valley, and Wibaux Counties

Regional Contact: Gina Aasheim, Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Meet our Executive Committee

The Montana CISM Network is managed by an experienced Executive Committee to ensure the ethical and effective application of support services and to facilitate wellness initiatives in agencies throughout the State.

PRESIDENT (2025-present)

Don McCarthy, Sheriff's Sergeant

Lewis & Clark County

dmccarthy@lccountymt.gov

TREASURER (2025-present)

Karley Martin, Dispatcher

Hill County

karleym76@hotmail.com

SECRETARY (2025-present)

Cinna Boyle, LCPC

Madison County

countryroots406@gmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT (2025-present)

Karen Patty, LCPC

Gallatin County

karenpattylcpc@gmail.com

Meet our Advisory Board

The Montana CISM Network is supported by an experienced board of advisors to ensure the ethical and effective application of support services and to facilitate wellness initiatives in agencies throughout the State.

Carol Staben Burroughs, LCPC

Gallatin County

carolsb@carolstabenburroughs.com

Cherie Lofton, LCPC

Lewis & Clark County

cheriel@cherieloftonlcpc.com

Dan Tronrud, Sheriff (Ret)

Sweetgrass County

sgsheriff@mtintouch.net

Marsha Schmidt, Roosevelt Medical Center EMS

Roosevelt County

northeastmtcism@gmail.com