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...
First responders play a vital role in our communities, often facing challenging and high-stress situations. While it is essential first responders receive support from their organizations, it is equally important to extend this support to their families and loved...
Building Sustainable Strategies into the Organizational Structure First responders face unique challenges from high levels of stress and trauma in their demanding and often dangerous roles. To support their physical and mental well-being, it is crucial that...
Empowering First Responders through PeerConnect: A conversation with Lt. Jeremy Colhouer, MSCJ, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office At the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, our agency resources encompass crucial components to help alleviate work and personal stress. The...
The Role of Peer Support and Creating a Culture of Open Conversations First responders, which includes police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics, face unique and often traumatic experiences in their line of duty. The nature of their...
The mental health of first responders is a vital yet often neglected aspect of their well-being. In this blog, we will explore why it’s crucial for first responder organizations to invest in the mental health of their members. According to Utah State University,...
As first responders, you dedicate your lives to serving and protecting others, often facing high-stress situations that take a toll on your physical, emotional, and mental health. Although, taking care of yourself might be the last thing on your mind, self-care is a...
