This blog was taken as an excerpt from our most recent webinar with Jed Hyland In my work with various first responder departments, I’ve seen a wide spectrum of engagement with wellness and peer support systems. Some departments haven’t even begun the wellness...
First responders face unimaginable situations daily, witnessing events that can profoundly impact their mental health. While much focus is given to the first responders themselves, it’s crucial to recognize the ripple effects trauma has on first responder...
This blog is an excerpt from our recent webinar with Hayley Peek, to learn more about Sustaining Well-being in Peer Support, you can view the full webinar recording here: https://youtu.be/9ybJUmR-hXo?si=vYaQFWvgrlQvLcg1 Peer support has undeniable benefits when it...
Peer support programs are integral to fostering mental and emotional well-being in first responder agencies. However, traditional peer support systems may face limitations due to an agency’s size, geographic location, funding availability, and the comfort level...
As our society grapples with increasing mental health challenges, police services must adapt to support their officers effectively. At Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS), recognizing this critical need, several initiatives have been implemented to prioritize the...
“I never thought I’d be the one sitting in a shrink’s office.” I’ve heard this countless times over my 10 years of treating first responders, veterans and actively serving military personnel. The internal conflict is visible as they sit forward on my couch with...
In a groundbreaking collaboration, First Response Mental Health is teaming up with prominent organizations such as the SC EMS Association (SCEMSA), the South Carolina Fire Association (SCSFA), South Carolina Law Enforcement Assistance Program (SCLEAP), South Carolina...
This blog was taken from Dr. Brooke Bartlett’s webinar on Proactive Peer Support. To watch the full webinar, please click here. In the realm of first responder mental health, the significance of peer support cannot be overstated. While reactive support remains...
This blog was taken from Dr. Brooke Bartlett’s webinar on Proactive Peer Support. To watch the full webinar, please click here. Peer support programs within first responder agencies have great potential to bolster mental health, foster camaraderie, and offer vital...
An effective peer support program is a structured, formalized, and intentionally created team of peer support members that are fully supported by management. This team, from the top down, must be united in their pursuit of building a supportive community and culture...
