RESOURCES FOR RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
MATTER
Relationships
Articles and Research
Works to address the mental; emotional and physical impacts of emergency response work
ResponderStrong
Behavioral Health Support
Peer support; resources and app for FL firefighters behavioral health support
2nd Alarm Project
Bloodstain Pattern Analysts Resources
Provides resources and/or peer support for First Responders
International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
Caregivers: Taking Care of Yourself
Free education; advocacy & support programs for individuals/families affected by mental illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Counseling/Therapy
View lists of mental health providers; facilities; retreates and aftercare/group support professionals who work with responders.
ResponderStrong
COVID Peer Support during Quarantine
Checking in with quarantined and isolated members - guidance for peer support
International Association Of Fire Fighters Foundation
COVID Quarantine vs. Isolation
What to expect during quarantine or isolation
International Association Of Fire Fighters Foundation
Critical Incident Mental Health Support
Provides a compassionate presence leveraging the human-canine bond helping restore a person's emotional and cognitive equilibrium.
K9 First Responders
Custom-trained Service Dogs
Service dog training/placement for physical/psychologically wounded Veterans & First Responders
The K9 Basco Foundation
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Serves military veteran and first responder families by helping them grow; communicate and problem-solve together through working with horses
Camp Cowboy
Filipino-American LEO Resources
Promotes fraternal relationships and cultural awareness amongst all law enforcement members
Filipino-American Law Enforcement Officers Association
Finding My Way Home Blog Series
Specializes in connecting Military; Veterans & First Responders experiencing psychological trauma
Save a Warrior
First Responder Psychological Wellbeing
Connection; space and opportunity to express emotions and reality-based messaging are what first responders really need
EMS1.com
German Police Resources
Works to preserve German hertiage and culture in the Police community
International German American Police Association
Healing from Post-Traumatic Stress
Specializes in connecting Military; Veterans & First Responders experiencing psychological trauma
Save a Warrior
Helping Your Child Understand Your Job
Supporting officer safety through family wellness: helping your child understand your job
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Helping Your Family Cope With COVID-19
Tips and tools for helping your family cope with COVID-19
International Association Of Fire Fighters Foundation
Hispanic Law Enforcement Resources
Informs; educates; unifies; and stimulates Hispanic police officers
Hispanic Police Officers Assocation
ID Police Chiefs Resources
Provides resources and peer support for Law Enforcement in ID
Idaho Chiefs of Police Association
Individual; Friends & Family Programs
Free education; advocacy & support programs for individuals/families affected by mental illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Latin American Police Resources
Establishes a bond with Hispanic communities and fellow officers; and prepare future leaders
Latin American Police Association
Law Enforcement Marriage Guidebook
Information for law enforcement officers and spouses
Jack A. Digliani
Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
Active and retired law enforcement officers who enjoy riding motorcycles
Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
Law Officer Articles
Strong peer support advocates speaking about surviving critical incidents and marriage.
That Peer Support Couple
LEO Shomrim Newsletter & Resources
Strives to join together our Jewish Brothers and Sisters in the public safety fields
National Conference of Shomrim Societies
LGBTQ Information and Resources
Free education; advocacy & support programs for individuals/families affected by mental illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness
MA Women Law Enforcement Resources
Keeps women in the field of law enforcement informed and connected to each other
Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement
Managing EMS Family Challenges
Describes the challenges that Emergency Medical Service Personnel and their families face.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
MI Firefighter Resources
Provides a forum for members to share thoughts and ideas for the fire and life safety service
Michigan State Firemen's Association
Minn African Amer Firefighter Resources
Benevolence; activism; professionalism and mentorship support for Minneapolis African American Firefighters
Minneapolis African American Firefighters Association
Mobility & Psychiatric Service Dogs
Helping veterans and First Responders reintegrate into civilian life by training/providing mobility and psychiatric service dogs at no charge.
Inspiring Our Warriors of America
NAMI and Ask the Expert Blogs
Free education; advocacy & support programs for individuals/families affected by mental illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI HelpLine 800-950-6264
Free education; advocacy & support programs for individuals/families affected by mental illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NH Chiefs of Police Resources
Seeks to enhance professional and personal relationships among NH commanding officers
New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police
NY Dominican Law Enforcement Resources
Supports officers of Dominican descent in representing their culture; values and their community
New York Dominican Officers Organization
Online Frontline Assistance Program
Online support groups for supportive/educational interventions and self-care strategies
American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Polish Amnerican LEO Resources
Supports 400+ members of Polish/Slavic decent through the sharing of information & cultural events
Polish American Police Association
Project Hope; Faithfully K9 Service Dogs
Training for First Responder companion dogs
Project HOPE; Faithfully K9 Service Dogs
Public Safety Information and Resources
Mindfulness-Based Wellness & Resiliency professional development training for First Responders
Center for Mindfulness in Public Safety
Public Safety Resources
Breaks down barriers and fosters relationships between EMS; fire; law enforcement; and dispatch
International Public Safety Association
Relationship Advice during COVID-19
Advice to support responder relationships during COVID-19
ResponderStrong
Report on Officer Mental Health
Free education; advocacy & support programs for individuals/families affected by mental illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Resiliency & Wellness for LEO
Free education; advocacy & support programs for individuals/families affected by mental illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Responder Talk
Weekly virtual meetings for First Responders and their family members to share and connect on a variety of topics
Reps for Responders
Self-Help Tools and Assessments
Works to address the mental; emotional and physical impacts of emergency response work
ResponderStrong
That Peer Support Couple Articles
strong peer support advocates speaking about surviving critical incidents and marriage
That Peer Support Couple
The Stress-Trauma Continuum
Free education; advocacy & support programs for individuals/families affected by mental illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Virtual Learning: Options for FRs
As students around the country prepare to start school virtually; First Responders are wondering how to cover homeschooling on-shift
EMS1.com
Women Police Resources
Strengthens; unites and raises the capacity of women in policing internationally
International Association of Women Police
YOU | ResponderStrong
Individualized & confidential wellbeing tool for Emergency Responders and their families.
All Clear Foundation
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