The image features the acronym 'FRS' in large blue letters at the top, with four emergency service icons below it: a yellow icon with a heartbeat and '911' symbol, a blue star of life, a red fire department helmet with 'FIRE DEPT' written, and a blue shield with a white star.

National Resources

for First Responders

    • Phone: 988. (Press “1” for veterans and first responders.)

    • Availability: 24/7

    • Description: Provides free and confidential support for people in distress, along with prevention and crisi resources.

    • Phone: 1-206-459-3020

    • Availability: 24/7

    • Description: A confidential crisis hotline for first responders, staffed by fellow first responders, providing assistance with mental health, addiction, and emotional support.

    • Website: https://nerpsc.com

    • Availability: 24/7 resources online

    • Description: Offers mental health resources and training tailored to emergency responders, including access to webinars, training materials, and support.

    • Text: “BADGE” to 741741

    • Availability: 24/7

    • Description: A free, confidential text support line for anyone experiencing emotional distress. First responders receive responses from counselors familiar with their unique needs.

    • Phone: 1-888-731-FIRE (3473)

    • Availability: 24/7

    • Description: Provides support specifically for firefighters, EMS personnel, and their families, offering help with substance abuse, PTSD, and mental health issues.

    • Phone: 1-800-COPLINE (1-800-267-5463)

    • Availability: 24/7

    • Description: A confidential hotline staffed by retired law enforcement officers who offer peer support to active and retired officers facing personal and job-related stress.

    • Phone: 1-800-985-5990

    • Text: “TalkWithUs” to 66746

    • Availability: 24/7

    • Description: Provides immediate crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters, helpful for first responders in disaster response roles.

    • Website: https://responderstrong.org

    • Description: Offers a comprehensive directory of mental health resources, articles, and training tailored to the unique needs of first responders.

    • Website: https://nami.org

    • Description: Provides resources focused on mental health support and resilience building for first responders, including webinars, peer support, and training.

    • Website: https://ffbha.org

    • Description: Focuses on mental health education, suicide prevention, and peer support specifically for firefighters and EMS personnel.

    • Website: https://codegreencampaign.org

    • Description: Provides mental health resources, educational materials, and advocacy for mental health awareness among EMS, firefighters, law enforcement, and other first responders.

For additional support, consider reaching out to First Responder Support directly, which also provides local assistance, scholarships for therapy, and immediate financial relief in Boone County.

Contact FRS for more details.

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