The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle expands mental health support for first responders

The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle is setting its focus on mental health this year, recognizing trauma first responders face ...
WSAW

Crisis intervention training offers first responders ways to cope with trauma

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Firefighters, police officers and paramedics sometimes leave their shifts feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders. Crisis intervention support groups are there to help ...
Observer-Reporter

Trauma on the job: Program in works to help first responders cope

From left are Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Elizabeth Davidson, Healing Bridges CEO Natalie Ross, Chartiers Township Fire Chief Rob Fetty, and public relations manager for Canton Township ...
WVXU

First responders see a lot of trauma. A new Ohio center hopes to help them heal

Police officers, firefighters and paramedics face higher rates of depression and PTSD than the general population. They’re more likely to die by suicide than they are to die in the line of duty, ...
PhillyVoice

At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events

The simulated biological attacks, active shooter incidents and other emergency scenarios are part of the city's safety ...
The Winchester Star

Wyoming ranch donated to nonprofit that helps people overcome trauma

The Boulder Crest Foundation, a Bluemont-based nonprofit that helps military personnel, veterans and first responders move ...
WTAE-TV

Local first responders confront grueling battle with PTSD and mental trauma

HERE’S REPORTER SHELDON INGRAM. OCCUPATIONAL STRESS. IT IS ACTUALLY ATTACKING THE MENTAL HEALTH OF FIRST RESPONDERS. THAT IS THE CHILLING MESSAGE FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL. AND IT CAN LEAD ...
Psychology Today

First Responders Therapists in Pittsfield, MA

I am particularly passionate about supporting law enforcement, first responders, and others in high-stress roles by helping them develop healthy coping strategies and providing a safe, nonjudgmental ...