RESOURCES
First Responder Support Network: Educational treatment programs to promote recovery from stress and critical incidents experienced by first responders and their families.
West Coast Trauma Retreat: Through intensive debriefing and peer support over 6 days, first responders at WCPR retreats work through traumatic experiences, learn to understand their reactions, and develop skills to deal with painful memories and new critical incidents. They leave the retreat with new insights, positive coping skills, a focus on resilience, and a new peer support network.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center - Effective prevention resources.
1st Help: An online database that matches first responders with the help they need.
Safe Call Now USA: A confidential, comprehensive, 24-hour crisis referral service for all public safety employees, emergency services personnel and their family members nationwide.
Crisis Textline: Text HOME to741741 to connect with a live, trained crisis counselor.
Officer Safety and Wellness Program: The U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance Preventing Violence Against Law Enforcement and Ensuring Officer Resilience and Survivability (VALOR) Initiative offers resources and education to prevent injuries to officers and improve their health and resilience.
Copline 24/7: 100% confidential helpline for officers and their families, answered by retired police officers.
988 Suicide and Crisis Life: 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress, plus prevention and crisis resources. Dial 9-8-8 to connect with a crisis counselor.