RESOURCES FOR RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
THRIVE
Stress & Anxiety
4 Ways to Stay Mentally Flexible
How to keep your brain healthy during times of extraordinary stress
BrainHealth Project/Center for Brain Health
American Institute of Stress Blog
Information and resources on all stress related subjects
The American Institute of Stress
Anxiety and Depression Resources
Facts & statistics around anxiety and depression
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Articles and Research
Works to address the mental; emotional and physical impacts of emergency response work
ResponderStrong
Assistance Dog Rescue & Training
Provides access to assistance dogs for wounded veterans and First Responders
People and Canine Kingdom
Atypical stress of First Responders
Serves several thousand traffic incident management professionals
Traffic Incident Management Network
Breathwork for First Responders
In the high stress world of the first responders breathing can play a crucial role in the ability to manage stress and make rational decisions in the field.
Breatheology
Companion Animal Application
Facilitates the adoption of homeless dogs and cats to veterans and first responders
Pets for US Heroes
Coping with PTSD
Provides peer support training and consulting services for first responders
Peer Support Central
Counseling/Therapy
View lists of mental health providers; facilities; retreates and aftercare/group support professionals who work with responders.
ResponderStrong
Effective Ways to Combat Stress
Comparing stress levels and coping mechanisms; from alcohol to exercise and peer support in First Responders
EMS1.com
Empowering Your Telecommunicators
Empowering Your Telecommunicators to Deal with Stress in the PSAP Workplace
PowerPhone
Firefighter Stress Resource Handbook
Stress reference and resource handbook for firefighters
Jack A. Digliani
First Responder Yoga for Stress + Trauma
A resource for yoga poses; sequences; meditation; and the lifestyle that surrounds it
Yoga Journal
Guide to Managing Stress in Crisis
Guide to managing stress in crisis response professions
US Department of Health and Human Services
Health and Stress Magazines
Information and resources on all stress related subjects
The American Institute of Stress
Hero Pups for First Responders
Shelter dogs for Responders experiencing post-traumatic stress and anxiety
Hero Pups
Heroes Health Initiative
A free mobile app for First Responders to track their mental health and access resources
UNC School of Medicine
Joyages Mental Health App
Mental health and life coaching app for brain health designed to help address and manage stressors
Joyages
Man Therapy Podcast
Interactive mental health tools targeting working age men that employs humor to cut thru stigma
Man Therapy
Managing Coronavirus Anxiety
IAFF guide to managing coronavirus anxiety
International Association Of Fire Fighters Foundation
Managing Stress during COVID
Managing healthcare worker stress associated with the COVID-19 virus outbreak
US Department of Veterans Affairs; National Center for PTSD
Managing Stress during COVID-19
10 tips for emergency responders; healthcare providers for managing stress during the COVID-19 crisis
International Public Safety Association
Mindshift Anxiety Tools
Strategies for dealing with everyday anxiety; as well as tools to attack worry; panic; and conflict.
Anxiety Canada
Peer Counseling for PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress recovery program for first responders and military veterans
Warriors Ascent
Police Officer Psychological Capital
Building Police Officer Psychological Capital to Mitigate Stress
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
Preventing and Managing Stress
This fact sheet provides tips to help disaster response workers prevent and manage stress while on assignment
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
PTSD Foundation of America
To address post-traumatic stress among combat veterans; their families and first responders.
PTSD Foundation of America
Responder Human Performance Lab
Studies stressors associated with emergency response and develops interventions to improve the health and safety of FRs
University at Buffalo Emergency Responder Human Performance Lab
Responders without Borders
Tools and programs for first responder families to cope with the stress of the job
Responder Life
Self-Help Mobile Apps
PTSD resources and treatment for veteran and the general public
National Center for PTSD
Self-Help Tools and Assessments
Works to address the mental; emotional and physical impacts of emergency response work
ResponderStrong
Service Dog Assisted Therapy
Provides support dogs to first responders suffering PTSD and other mental health conditions
Courage Service Dogs
Services; Screenings & Consultations
Offers PTSD and stress evaluations with preventative health care solutions for First Responders
Peak 1 Wellness
Sleep Resources and Tools
Sleep Recovery programs that treat post traumatic stress; sleep disorders and recovery
First Responder Sleep Recovery
Stress Management and Resilience Tools
A curated selection of programs; videos; books; and scientific articles to deepen your knowledge on stress management and resilience
Combat Covid Stress
Super-Charge Your Stress Management
A Handbook for Emergency Services and Healthcare Professionals
Combat Covid Stress
Symptoms of Stress Among Dispatchers
Assessment of emotional; mental; and physical health consequences
theRepository at St. Cloud State
Symptoms of Un-Discharged Traumatic Stre
Description and Graphic for Symptoms of Un-Discharged Traumatic Stress.
Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute
Traumatic Stress Exposure Checklist
Daily Responder Self Triage checklist provides a way to look at and assess your stress level over the period of a week
Minnesota Department of Health
Variety of Stress Related Resources
Information and resources on all stress related subjects
The American Institute of Stress
When Someone You Love Has PTSD
PTSD resources and treatment for veteran and the general public
National Center for PTSD
YOU | ResponderStrong
Individualized & confidential wellbeing tool for Emergency Responders and their families.
All Clear Foundation
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