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People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, or part of other sexual orientation or gender identity minority groups (LGBTQ+) may be at heightened risk for suicide and other mental health struggles, which can be made worse by a disaster. The Lifeline provides access to crisis counselors 24/7 to anyone who needs support. This page lists resources for anyone who is LGBTQ+ or knows someone in the community.
View ResourceThis online course offers approaches first responders can use to maximize safety in scenes where an individual is in mental illness- or substance use-related crisis. The 1.5-hour course covers mental and substance use disorders, as well as de-escalation techniques for working with an individual in crisis. The course is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-hospital Continuing Education for continuing education credit.
View ResourceDesigned for law enforcement officers, this free online course describes common stressors in the line of duty and identifies ways to manage stress. The course highlights signs and symptoms of stress, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and suicidal thoughts that law enforcement officers may notice in themselves or their coworkers. It also provides information on where and how to seek additional help.
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This web page features information and resources related to the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s #FirstRespondersFirst initiative, which was launched to support frontline responders. The page includes a description of some of the stressors facing responders, links to information for healthcare and public safety professionals, and videos of responders talking about the COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts on them.
View ResourceThe Code Green Campaign is an organization focusing on first responders and their mental health. Their goal is to raise awareness of the high mental illness rates among first responders, and to provide education for first responders on a variety of topics. Their website links to several resources and trainings for first responders to learn more about taking care of their mental health.
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