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This 8-hour training course gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. It focuses on the unique experiences and needs of firefighters and EMS personnel and is a valuable resource that can make a difference in their lives, their coworkers’ and families’ lives, and the communities they serve.

WHO SHOULD TAKE IT?

Firefighters

EMS personnel

Other first responders

Family members of first responders

WHAT IT COVERS:

 • A discussion of first responder culture, stigma and their relevance to the topic of mental health.

• Outreach tactics to respond to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

• A discussion of the specific risk factors faced by many first responders and their families.

• A review of common mental health resources for first responders, their families and those who 

support them.

The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm

• Listen non judgmentally

• Give reassurance and information

• Encourage appropriate professional help

• Encourage self-help and other support strategies