When Placer County Sheriff’s Office recently launched PeerConnect to strengthen the employee wellness program, it was a move driven by both personal experience and the commitment to provide their members with better mental health support. Lieutenant Jason Davis, who...
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 conversation, while others resemble pro sports franchises with the resources...
Peer support has undeniable benefits when it comes to mental wellbeing, but along with those benefits comes a unique set of challenges. It’s essential to explore how, as peer supporters, we can maintain our roles while prioritizing and sustaining our...
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...
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...
