Firefighter Mental Health Programs

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Share The Load Program - National Volunteer Fire Council

(3 days ago) WebTaking care of your mental health is as important as managing your physical health. The NVFC’s Share the Load™ program provides access to critical resources and information to help first responders and their families manage and overcome personal and work-related …

https://www.nvfc.org/programs/share-the-load-program/

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Behavioral Health - IAFF

(9 days ago) WebThe IAFF offers online courses, peer support, and treatment options for fire service members facing behavioral health issues. Learn about common problems, coping skills, …

https://www.iaff.org/behavioral-health/

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Fire departments step up their mental health game

(2 days ago) WebAnother 7,800 fire personnel have completed IAFF's online behavioral health training program. The emphasis on peer support speaks to the culture of the fire service. …

https://www.apa.org/members/content/firefighters-mental-health

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Firefighter Mental Health and Well-being - U.S. Fire Administration

(5 days ago) WebThe number of firefighter suicides is estimated to be at least 100 per year. According to the “Ruderman White Paper on Mental Health and Suicide of First …

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/about/usfa-events/2023-10-10-usfa-summit/mental-health-and-wellbeing/

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U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and …

(4 days ago) WebAn increasing number of firefighters die by suicide, experiencing mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress, contracted from exposures they suffered while delivering …

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/summit/2023-factsheets/mental-health-and-wellbeing.pdf

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How to develop a fire department behavioral health access program

(4 days ago) WebIn addition, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Everyone Goes Home program has placed renewed emphasis on the importance of mental health …

https://www.firerescue1.com/mental-illness/articles/guidance-for-developing-a-fire-department-behavioral-health-access-program-NKQSfqtx6XFDPAP7/

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Firefighter Mental Health and Well-being - National Fallen …

(1 days ago) WebThere is a lack of culturally competent mental health and wellness specialists to assist firefighters, and local Employee Assistance Programs are ill-equipped to assist first …

https://www.firehero.org/firefighter-mental-health/

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Why Firefighters Are Facing A Growing Mental Health Challenge

(2 days ago) WebROTT: A report published by the U.S. Global Change Research Program in 2016 found that climate-fueled disasters are undermining people's mental health and …

https://www.npr.org/2021/02/16/968252579/why-firefighters-are-facing-a-growing-mental-health-challenge

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First Responder Mental Health and Suicide: An Evidence-Based …

(1 days ago) WebIf you or anyone you know needs help or is considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) at any time. The call is free and confidential, …

https://www.ems.gov/resources/newsletters/fall-2021/first-responder-mental-health-and-suicide-an-evidence-based-approach/

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Firefighter Mental Health - It’s YOUR Responsibility!

(1 days ago) WebAccording to the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA), in 2015 90 firefighters and 24 EMS personnel committed suicide. One is too many; 114 are inexcusable. Each of us …

https://www.iafc.org/membership/iCHIEFS/iCHIEFS-article/firefighter-mental-health

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Top 5 Firefighter Mental Health Resources InTime

(6 days ago) WebHere are the top five firefighter mental health resources: 1. Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) The FBHA is dedicated to raising awareness about firefighter mental …

https://intime.com/resources/blog/top-5-firefighter-mental-health-resources/

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Firefighters Helping Firefighters (FHF) SAMHSA

(5 days ago) WebSAMHSA's mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports …

https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/dbhis/firefighters-helping-firefighters-fhf

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Here for My Peer: The Future of First Responder Mental Health

(3 days ago) WebAs a result of these high exposures, first responders may develop mental health disorders. First responders display symptoms of anxiety, depression, substance …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8582745/

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First Responders and Mental Health: When Heroes Need Rescuing

(8 days ago) WebSome statistics provided on first responders and their mental health have been documented by the US Department of Healthin a supplement from the Substance …

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/first-responders-and-mental-health-when-heroes-need-rescuing

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Behavioral Health Program U.S. Department of the Interior

(Just Now) WebBy bridging existing mental health services and filling the gaps to address the full spectrum of wildland firefighter health and wellbeing needs, this program will increase access to …

https://www.doi.gov/wildlandfire/behavioral-health

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The Code Green Campaign – Mental Health Resources For First …

(4 days ago) WebThe Code Green Campaign® is a first responder oriented mental health advocacy and education organization. Also known as Code Green, we serve all types of first …

https://www.codegreencampaign.org/

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10 ways firefighters can support their own mental health

(7 days ago) WebReinforcing existing skills and learning new ones are confidence boosters for both you as an individual and for your team. As one mental health professional once …

https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/mobile-data/articles/10-ways-firefighters-can-support-their-own-mental-health-2WGkxhz86m6Ju0PC/

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OAPFF firefightermentalhealth.org

(6 days ago) WebResearch shows that fire personnel who balance physical, behavioral, and emotional fitness have the best outcomes, whether one is looking at adjustment to becoming a firefighter, …

https://firefightermentalhealth.org/

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NJ firefighters face stress, trauma after fighting blazes, experts say

(Just Now) WebWe asked North Jersey firefighters about stress, trauma after deadly fires. What they said. Three times in one week, firefighters from small, mostly volunteer …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/local/2022/06/16/volunteer-firefighters-difficult-situations-fatal-fires-bergen-county-nj/7637557001/

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Keeping Junior Firefighters Safe and Healthy: The Fire …

(5 days ago) WebJunior firefighter programs provide work-based learning experiences and opportunities which can positively impact young members’ lives, but these programs …

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2024/04/17/jr-ff-safety/

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An EMS shortage forced this N.J. county to form its own unit. ‘We …

(7 days ago) Web“The new proposed state budget addresses significant needs for law enforcement, firefighters, mental health professionals, hospitals and others who are …

https://www.nj.com/bergen/2023/03/an-ems-shortage-forced-this-nj-county-to-form-its-own-unit-we-are-saving-lives.html

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Bergen County Intensive Outpatient Program Treatment Centers

(5 days ago) WebPsyclarity Health provides comprehensive outpatient treatment programs 20 minutes from downtown Manhattan. We offer convenient access for working professionals, …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/treatment-rehab/nj/bergen-county?category=intensive-outpatient-program

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Rutgers Provides Hope for Ex-Offenders Navigating Recovery and …

(2 days ago) WebFor more than a decade, Rutgers has provided physical and mental health care to more than 19,000 of New Jersey’s inmates. The NJDOC asked Rutgers to create the IRTS …

https://impact.rutgers.edu/irts/

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