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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

CopsAlive Stress Mgmt Guide

Stress management tools and strategies for police officers

Cops Alive

Counseling/Therapy

View lists of mental health providers; facilities; retreates and aftercare/group support professionals who work with responders.

ResponderStrong

CrewCare

Free mobile app designed for first responders and healthcare providers to help provide overall mental health awareness.

CrewCare

De-Stress Like a Navy SEAL

How To De-Stress In 5 Minutes Or Less; According To A Navy SEAL

Forbes

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

How To Spot PTSD in Yourself

Recognizing the symptoms of PTSD

Police Magazine

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 Coach Online

Tools to help manage stress

United State Department of Veterans Affairs

PTSD Foundation of America

To address post-traumatic stress among combat veterans; their families and first responders.

PTSD Foundation of America

Responder Fatigue: Coping with Stress

Coping with stressful events

American Military University

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

Talk About PTSD in EMS & Fire

5 Reasons We Need to Talk about PTSD in EMS & Fire

Zoll Data Systems

Tips to Maintain Wellbeing

3 proven strategies for recharging under stress

Thrive Global

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

Understanding PTSD

PTSD Basics and related topics

National Center for PTSD

Understanding PTSD and Treatment

Types of treatment to help manage PTSD

National Center for PTSD

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

GET CONNECTED TO OTHER TOPICS BELOW

  • Alcohol, Substance Use, & Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Bullying
  • Burnout
  • Crisis Support
  • Injuries & Disease & Disabilities
  • Loneliness & Depression
  • Nutrition
  • Pandemic/COVID
  • Physical Health
  • Resilience
  • Sleep
  • Stress & Anxiety
  • Suicidality
  • Trauma

To connect with fellow Responders or get crisis support, here are a few options.

Link to: Private: Responder REL8
Responder Rel8 An All Clear Foundation Solution
Link to: ResponderStrong
ResponderStrong
Link to: You | ResponderStrong
You | ResponderStrong An All Clear Foundation Solution
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Crisis Text Line

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  • Focuses on one or more of the following areas of wellbeing for Responders and/or their families: Mental & Emotional, Physical & Physiological, Family & Social and/or Spiritual
  • Has content that is readily available and accessible
  • Is in good standing with governmental, licensing, regulatory and monitoring agencies, which may include nonprofit ratings and oversight organizations
  • Is not divisive or discriminatory
  • Is in good standing with All Clear Foundation

Inclusion on the resource page should not be considered as an endorsement by the All Clear Foundation. Users of any resource listed on the resource page should perform their own due diligence of the resource and are solely responsible for the utilization of any resource. If other resources should be considered for inclusion, please let us know.

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