by Dana Alexander | Mar 12, 2024 | First Responders
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...
by Web Admin | Feb 20, 2024 | Peer Support
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...
by Dana Alexander | Jan 3, 2024 | First Responders, Peer Support
Dr. Brooke Bartlett 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,...
by Dana Alexander | Nov 28, 2023 | First Responders
Dr. Brooke Bartlett 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...
by Dana Alexander | Sep 11, 2023 | Peer Support
Building Sustainable Strategies into the Organizational Structure Stephanie Kiesow 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...
