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RESOURCES FOR RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

THRIVE

Trauma

Articles and Research

Works to address the mental; emotional and physical impacts of emergency response work

ResponderStrong

Articles Supporting First Responders

Provides tools to reduce stress and effects of traumatic incidents

First Responder Support Network

Breathing & Relaxation Exercises

Resources to address a variety of issues facing First Responders

Status Code 4

Chronic Exposure and Depression

Chronic occupational exposures can influence the rate of PTSD and depressive disorders in first responders and military personnel

National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

Counseling/Therapy

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

ResponderStrong

Crisis Support Resources and Events

Provides crisis support for front line responders

Disaster Responder Assets Network

Crisis; Stress; Resilience Journal

Provides leadership; training; and support in crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Inc

Critical Incident services and support.

Offers Critical Incident services and support to Law Enformcement in VA

Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program

Emotional Labor

Maintaining our emotional health equips us to function well in the role

International Academies of Emergency Dispatch

Finding My Way Home Blog Series

Specializes in connecting Military; Veterans & First Responders experiencing psychological trauma

Save a Warrior

Fire Service Toolkits and Articles

Tools for EMS; fire and LEO to deal with vicarious trauma

Office of Victims of Crime

First Responder Behavioral Health

Behavioral health concerns; emergency response and trauma bulletin

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

First Responder Treatment Services

FREE guidance in navigating treatment network of behavioral healthcare helping First Responders find trauma-informed/culturally aware care to best meet their needs.

Acadia Healthcare - Treatment Placement Specialists

From Traumatic Stress to Wellness

Practical Strategies to heal and thrive in wellness from the daily traumas of first responder professions.

Bulletproof Spirit

Healing from Post-Traumatic Stress

Specializes in connecting Military; Veterans & First Responders experiencing psychological trauma

Save a Warrior

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

How to Respond to LODD Traumas

Provides coping resources to help survivors and co-workers affected by line-of-duty deaths

Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS)

Law Officer Articles

Strong peer support advocates speaking about surviving critical incidents and marriage.

That Peer Support Couple

LEO Wellness & Trauma Conference

Provides coping resources to help survivors and co-workers affected by line-of-duty deaths

Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS)

LEO Wellness Resources & Training

Provides PTS and trauma-informed care; prevention and training

Armor Up Now

Man Therapy Podcast

Interactive mental health tools targeting working age men that employs humor to cut thru stigma

Man Therapy

Post Incident Stress & Trauma

Provides help dealing with the effects of emotional trauma and PTSD For Cops by Cops

Post Incident Stress & Trauma in Law Enforcement

Posttraumatic Stress for First Responder

Understanding Trauma Experienced in the Field; Recognizing the Signs; Ending the Silence and services to help First Responders find long-term healing from trauma-related health concerns.

Acadia Healthcare - Treatment Placement Specialists

Psychological First Aid

These five elements can help psychological recovery after a crisis

Psychology Today

Psychological First Aid Guide

Covers psychological first aid for traumatizing events; violence; displacement and accidents

World Health Organization

Quantitative Survey on Emotion Labor

Examines emotions at work and away from work; levels of emotional labor and stress along with job satisfaction; mental health indicators and coping mechanisms

ProQuest

Recreational Therapy for Emergency Responders

Helps Responders enhance their lives through therapeutic recreation programs. Programs occur across the country and they specifically combine outdoor recreation activities with therapeutic processes to help participants confront current struggles and develop skills to find success in daily life.

Higher Ground

Responder Fatigue

Responder Fatigue: coping with stressful events

EDM Digest

Retreat for First Responders

A 6-day outpatient retreat that provides emergency responders new coping skills

Public Safety Professionals Retreat

Self-Help Tools and Assessments

Works to address the mental; emotional and physical impacts of emergency response work

ResponderStrong

Significant Other & Spouse Meetings

A 6-day outpatient retreat that provides emergency responders new coping skills

Public Safety Professionals Retreat

Stress and Trauma Articles

Provides addiction and trauma resources and programs

Frontline Responder Services

Suicide Prevention Seminars

Offers suicide prevention training and resources for families of LEO suicide

The Pain Behind The Badge

Symptoms of Stress Among Dispatchers

Assessment of emotional; mental; and physical health consequences

theRepository at St. Cloud State

That Peer Support Couple Articles

strong peer support advocates speaking about surviving critical incidents and marriage

That Peer Support Couple

The Equus Effect Program for FRs

Program uses horses and highly-trained facilitators for social-emotional growth and dealing with trauma

Pegasus Therapeutic Riding

Trauma Behind the Badge

Provides First Responders and Veterans a raw; personal first hand view of the inherent danger and effects of trauma while providing peer support and resources.

Trauma Behind the Badge

Trauma Response Examples and Definitions

Understanding different trauma responses in firefighters and First Responders

Red Line Resilience

Traumatic Stress Resources/Tools

Trauma-informed resources based on military and disaster psychiatry

Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress

Warrior PATHH

Program designed to cultivate and facilitate post traumatic growth for FR and military

Sheep Dog Impact Assistance

YOU | ResponderStrong

Individualized & confidential wellbeing tool for Emergency Responders and their families.

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GET CONNECTED TO OTHER TOPICS BELOW

  • Alcohol, Substance Use, & Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Bullying
  • Burnout
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  • 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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