RESOURCES FOR RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
THRIVE
Nutrition
Articles and Research
Works to address the mental; emotional and physical impacts of emergency response work
ResponderStrong
Counseling/Therapy
View lists of mental health providers; facilities; retreates and aftercare/group support professionals who work with responders.
ResponderStrong
Eating Well on the Go
Fact sheet with information and education to improve officer nutrition and well-being as well as long-term effects and shift-by-shift consequences.
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Find a Registered Nutritionist
Find a registered dietition/nutritionist with the Academy of Nutrition national referral service
EatRight.org from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
First Responder Nutritional Psychology
Why Nutritional Psychology May Be Able to Help First Responders' Mental Health
Strive
Healthy Correctional Officer Lunchbox
Tips to be prepared with healthy food and avoid ordering out or relying on vending machine foods.
UConn Health
Man Therapy Podcast
Interactive mental health tools targeting working age men that employs humor to cut thru stigma
Man Therapy
Nutrition Information and Recipes for Fi
Evidence-based nutritional info and recipes
Texas Dept of Public Safety Fitness Wellness Unit
Nutrition Information for Public Safety
Materials and Information to help with Diet Changes; Understanding Nutrition Labels; Menu Planning; Eating Out; Portion Size and more.
University at Buffalo Emergency Responder Human Performance Lab
Officer and Family Nutritional Needs
Infographic suggests some tips for making proper eating and nutrition a priority for officers and families and includes some ideas on how to make eating and preparing food more family friendly.
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Self-Help Tools and Assessments
Works to address the mental; emotional and physical impacts of emergency response work
ResponderStrong
The O2X Blog
A variety of posts covering recipes; fitness; mindfulness; training and more.
O2X Human Performance
Wildland Firefighter Nutrition
Tips for maintaining a healthy diet and taking in enough calories while fighting wildland fire
WildfireX
Wildland Hydration
Information about the importance of hydration and Wildland Firefighting
National Wildfire Coordinating Group
YOU | ResponderStrong
Individualized & confidential wellbeing tool for Emergency Responders and their families.
All Clear Foundation
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