Resources
We'd like to remind you that there is no shame in speaking with someone about your mental health. Doing so makes us stronger and able to serve our communities longer. If you feel like you aren't sure where to go or how to start the process, reach out to us, we'd be happy to help.
First Responder Peer Support Programs
PWC Peer Support Program
PWC provides free peer support sessions to first responders all over the country. Our services can be conducted in person (if in Upstate NY) or virtually. We firmly believe that no first responder should be left to deal with trauma on their own. Reach out to us today, we'd love to chat!
Clinical Services
River Hospital Post-Traumatic Stress Services (Upstate NY)
Citizen Advocates (Upstate NY)
(518) 483-3261 - 24 Hour Line
Phone/Text Services
Safe Call Now
Copline (Law Enforcement Only)
Veterans Crisis Line (Veterans Only)
1-800-273-8255 & press 1 text 838255
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 Hour)
Emergency
Podcasts
Priority Wellness Podcast
The Priority Wellness Podcast is a show dedicated to exploring the challenges and experiences of first responders and their mental health. Hosted by Kollin Hardy and Pat O'Connell.
A Medic's Mind Podcast
Written by Matthew, a 13-year paramedic and 6-year army medic who was diagnosed with PTSD and major depressive disorder in 2017.
Rescue the Rescuer
Rescue the Rescuer is a podcast that focuses on issues like addiction, PTSD, and relationship failure in first responders and how to fix them.
What's Your Emergency Podcast
The podcast that responds to all emergencies on, and off, the job. This podcast aims to step in and handle your emergencies, be it by answering questions about how or why Fire, Police or Paramedics respond, act, or work in certain ways, or by addressing the emergencies of those who respond to yours.
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