RESOURCES FOR RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
THRIVE
Resilience
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
Brain Health & Performance
Science-based insights to help brain health and performance during uncertain times.
Center for Brain Health from the University of Texas at Dallas
Coping Circles
Free 6-Week Support and Resilience Group Therapy sessions
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
Counseling/Therapy
View lists of mental health providers; facilities; retreates and aftercare/group support professionals who work with responders.
ResponderStrong
Courses for First Responder Wellness
Fosters First Responder mental and spiritual wellness through resilience programs
The First Twenty
Crisis Stabilization Tools
Interventions designed for times of crisis to stabilize the stress response.
Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute
Firefighter Training and Resources
Provides behavioral health resources and education to firefithrers and their families
Center for Firefighter Behavioral Health
First Responder Mental Health Statistics
First Responder mental health statistics; symptoms and strategies for keeping a healthy mental attitude.
ThinLine Anthem
First Responder Resiliency Course (Free)
5 easy principles you should know about resilience
First Responder Resilience
Four Domains of Resilience
Defining the Four Domains of Resilience for First Responder Treatment Services
Acadia Healthcare - Treatment Placement Specialists
HART Help Advocates Rebound from Trauma
Mental health and wellness program for Responders exposed to the trauma of others
The Innocent Justice Foundation
Healing Our Own
Resources for firefighters; their families and departments in support of behavioral wellness in the fire service
The California Fire Service Task Force on Behavioral Health
Legacy – Resiliency and Peer Programs
Peer-to-peer resiliency and recovery programs for veterans and First Responders
The Mighty Oaks Foundation – Veteran Recovery Program
Library of Reference Materials
Works to address the mental; emotional and physical impacts of emergency response work
ResponderStrong
Life Aid Research Institute website
Studies technologies to treat the health of the brain; reduce mental health symptoms and prevent suicide
Life Aid Research Institute
Man Therapy Podcast
Interactive mental health tools targeting working age men that employs humor to cut thru stigma
Man Therapy
Mental Health Support for FR
Mental health support and other resources for protecting frontline First Responders; healthcare workers and patients
Thrive Global
Mental Wellness Training/Resources
Provides training on leadership; diversity & inclusion; resilience; and health & wellness
Blue Courage
Nevada Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
Helping law enforcement and communities respond to behavioral health crisis
Nevada Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
Practical Tips to Increase Resilience
Research shows proper sleep is vital to your mental health and resilience.
Warrior21
Public Safety Information and Resources
Mindfulness-Based Wellness & Resiliency professional development training for First Responders
Center for Mindfulness in Public Safety
Resilience during a Pandemic
Power of Resilience During COVID-19 - an Interview on how to build resilience
Psychology Today
Resilience Factsheet for Responders
Program of the US Dept of Health & Human Services with First Responder resources
Public Health Emergency
Resilience on the Front Lines
A collection of well-being resources for first responders.
Thrive Global
Resilience Training/Resources
Provides training on leadership; diversity & inclusion; resilience; and health & wellness
Blue Courage
Resiliency Resources for First Responder
Positive coping skills to better deal with stress
One Tree Learning Institute
Resiliency Treatment Guide
Offers news; analysis and commentary on issues related to First Responders
In Public Safety
Resources for a variety of categories
Library of resources for the Emergency Service Organization (ESO) community
Responder Help
Roadmap to Pandemic Resilience
Massive scale testing; tracing and supported isolation (TTSI) as the path to pandemic resilience
Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University
Safety and Wellness Resources
Dedicated to advocacy; research; outreach; and education to provide for safer communities
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
Share the Load Program
Share the Load™ Support Program - to help with the impact that fighting fires and responding to emergencies has on the mental wellbeing of emergency personnel
National Volunteer Fire Council
SHIFT Wellness
Supporting Heroes in Mental Health Foundational Training (SHIFT) to mitigate the negative effects of viewing child abuse images
The Innocent Justice Foundation
Taking Care of Behavioral Health
Guidelines on isolation and quarantine
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Three Good Things
Three evidenced-based techniques for harnessing the power of a positive mindset
Mount Sinai Health System
Wildland Firefighter Resources
Resources for wildland firefighters and their families
Everyone Goes Home
Yoga Resources for First Responders
Provides yoga training that is job-specific and culturally informed
Yoga for First Responders
YOU | ResponderStrong
Individualized & confidential wellbeing tool for Emergency Responders and their families.
All Clear Foundation
Your Health and Well-Being Are Key
When you take care of yourself; you will make even more of an impact. As a First Responder; Your Health and Well-Being Are Key.
Thrive Global
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