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...
by Dana Alexander | Aug 23, 2023 | Peer Support
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...
by Dana Alexander | Aug 16, 2023 | Peer Support
The Role of Peer Support and Creating a Culture of Open Conversations : Stephanie Kiesow First responders, which includes police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics, face unique and often traumatic experiences in their line of duty....
by Dana Alexander | Aug 9, 2023 | First Responders
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,...
