Polk County Public Schools

Crisis Intervention

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Administration

Pam Stein
Senior Manager, Psychological Services
863-534-0958
pam.stein@polk-fl.net

Linda Troupe
Student Services Director
863-534-0928
linda.troupe@polk-fl.net

Crisis Intervention Team

The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is a multidisciplinary Student Services Team which consists of guidance counselors, school psychologists, and social workers. The team is organized by areas with four teams (5 to 6 members), each with a team leader. The Crisis Team has goals of prevention, intervention, and postvention. The team uses the PREPaRE model developed by the National Association of School Psychologists. Team members are certified in PREPaRE, which is an evidence based crisis intervention model. Services provided by the CIT include:

• Grief counseling in the aftermath of a death of a teacher, student, parent, or other significant loss.
• Intervention and risk assessment with potentially suicidal and/or homicidal students.
• District wide training on crisis topics.
• Crisis Prevention.
• Networking with community agencies on crisis intervention and mental health issues.
• Conducting grief groups in schools.

If the CIT is being requested, the school principal or designee contacts Pam Stein (534-0958) or Linda Troupe (534-0928). Details of the intervention are discussed to plan for the needs of the students and school staff.

School employees may go to Public Folders in Outlook > Student Services > Crisis Intervention for policies, procedures, and other resources. If you have any questions about the Crisis Intervention Team, please contact Pam Stein or Linda Troupe.

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