Peer Support

As a police officer, you need a personal support network to help you deal with trauma; your spouse and friends are a good place to start

A unique chaplaincy partnership reveals the similar storms police and EMS professionals weather

"The impacts of post-traumatic stress are well documented and can have an immeasurable toll on emergency responders," said Governor Maura Healey

Make mental health a priority to strengthen your personnel’s resilience

A grant allowed the Cordico wellness app to be available to officers, deputies, corrections officers and dispatchers

It threatens lives and inhibits performance – here’s what to do about it

Peer support can decrease the unnecessary suffering of coworkers and give the peer supporter a greater sense of purpose

Do those in public safety do a good job of taking advantage of what’s available to help them in their times of need?

While there are differing peer support and CISD models, there are recognized best practices you should consider

"When you are dealing with things like a mass casualty with children, it is going to penetrate your armor."

When developing a peer support program, public safety agencies must consider the program from all angles and answer key questions

It’s not just about eating right and exercise; the wellness team also focuses on the mind-body-soul connection

The average patrol officer has the most potential to shape and influence how our profession is perceived by the public

How peer support helped an officer through trying times

As a leader, you are creating a partnership with your people, for your people, for their health and wellness