Compassionate Care Resources
Helpful Phone Numbers
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1-800-273-TALK (8255)
The national suicide hotline it is not first responder specific, but they will talk to anyone who needs help.
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988
Anyone can Call/Text/Online Chat 24/7 in English & Spanish; this new three-digit dialing code will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, where they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
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741-741
A service that allows people in crisis to speak with a trained crisis counselor by texting “Start” , “Home”, or “Help”
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1-206-459-3020 OR 1-877-230-6060
A 24/7 help line staffed by first responders for first responders and their family members. They can assist with treatment options for responders who are suffering from mental health, substance abuse and other personal issues.
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1-888-731-FIRE (3473)
A program run by the National Volunteer Fire Council. They have a help line, text based help service, and have collected a list of many good resources for people looking for help and support.
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1-800-267-5463
A confidential helpline for members of US law enforcement.
Their website Copline.org also has additional information on help and resources.
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1-866-COP-2COP (1-866-267-2267)
A 24/7 hotline based in NJ staffed by retired officers who are licensed Clinical Social Workers, known as Cop Clinicians, and specifically trained Mental Health professionals, along with volunteer retired officers who are trained as peer supporters.
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1-800-273-8255 & press 1 (988 Press 1)
A crisis line specifically for Military and Veterans of the US armed forces.
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838255
A service that allows Military/Veterans in crisis to speak with a trained crisis counselor by texting as much or as little as they would like to start the conversation.
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1-866-676-7500
Run by Frontline Responder Services. Offer 24/7 coverage with first responder call-takers.
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1-800-442-4673
A national (USA) hotline for people suffering from mental health issues.
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1-866-488-7386 or Text 678-678
A national 24 hour LGBTQ+ Crisis Hotline.
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1-877-565-8860
This lifeline provides 24/7 peer support for the trans community- run by and for the trans people.
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1-800-985-5990
Call or Text this number 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster.
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211
For everyday struggles: housing, food, bills, and finding local resources
Helpful Applications
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Insomnia Coach is designed for Veterans, military Servicemembers, and others who are suffering from insomnia. The app is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i) and provides:
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PTSD Family Coach is for family members of those living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The app provides extensive information about PTSD, how to take care of yourself, how to take care of your relationship with your loved one or with children, and how to help your loved one get treatment.
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The Couples Coach app is designed for partners who want to improve their relationship and explore new ways to connect. Couples choose missions—small commitments to improve your relationship—to work through on their own or with their partner. There are five levels of couples training with dozens of missions to choose from. Missions help couples increase positive communication and work through conflict. The app also includes comprehensive relationship information for couples living with PTSD.
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CPT Coach is for people who are participating in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) with a professional mental healthcare provider. This app contains support materials for a complete course of CPT to help patients manage their treatment, including between session assignments, mobile versions of CPT worksheets, readings, and PTSD symptom monitoring.
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MOVE!® Coach is an app for Veterans, service members, their families, and others who want to manage their weight. This mobile tool provides users with weight management education and resources in an easy and convenient way. Users can monitor their progress with their health and weight goals.
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The VALOR Officer Safety App promotes mental and physical preparation to help you successfully meet the needs of the communities you serve each day.
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Mindfulness Coach 2.0 was developed to help Veterans, Service members, and others learn how to practice mindfulness. The app provides a gradual, self-guided training program designed to help you understand and adopt a simple mindfulness practice.
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The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), the most evidence-supported tool of its kind, is a simple series of questions that anyone can use anywhere in the world to help prevent suicide.
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Following disasters or emergencies, the PFA Mobile app can assist responders who provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) to adults, families, and children. Materials in PFA Mobile are adapted from the Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide.
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Innerworld is an award-winning mental health app offering support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. Join a weekly 80-minute skills group led by a therapist and enjoy unlimited daily support groups led by trained Guides. Get support for life’s challenges and start feeling better.
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VetChange is an app for Veterans and Service members who are concerned about their drinking and how it relates to posttraumatic stress, and for all people who are interested in developing healthier drinking behaviors. This app provides tools for cutting down or quitting drinking, tools for managing stress symptoms, education about alcohol use and how it relates to PTSD symptoms, and guidance to find professional treatment.
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Download this app and access your personalized member portal to sign up for classes, manage your membership, and stay in the know about the events of Veterans Yoga Project.
Local/National Organizations
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(MA/NH)
Activity Driven Programs for Veterans, ER Nurses, and First Responders (including dispatch)
Tuesday Nights In-Person Peer Support Group in Lowell MA
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H.O.P.E beyond the badge foundation is a Podcast that brings awareness about mental health in first response.
There is also a support group for families of first responders. Offering connection education, awareness, and prevention tools to families.
Learn More By Visiting https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093595206318 -
Offering H.O.P.E. to First Responders who struggle with their mental health. Helping smash the stigma. Alex took his own life in October 2018 at the age of 35, he was a Sergeant with the Abington Police Department.
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Tracy Eldridge after 25+ years in Public Safety, Tracy has recently launched her own company/podcast, On Scene First, which focuses on educating public safety professionals on must-have technology tools, leadership skills, and mental health resources to “save lives on both sides of the call.”
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501c3 and Lakes Regions Critical Incident Stress Management Peer Team mission is to build a Peer Network to connect BEFORE there is a problem and provide resources if there IS a problem. Responders and veterans are at a significantly higher risk for premature death by suicide and stress related health issues. Many do not seek mental health treatment due to stigma. Physical and mental wellness through connection to relatable peer prevents or reduces Post Traumatic Stress Injury, anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and suicide.Responders Together NH has 20 trained peer supporters and 3 responder owned fitness facilities to provide peer to peer fitness, wellness, and support programs to include Martial Arts, CrossFit, strength training, yoga, Game Night, Peer Chat, and mindfulness classes at no cost to responders, veterans, and family members. Lakes Region Critical Incident Peer Team, with 20+ members from multiple departments, is part of a Statewide Peer Support network that provides individual and group support to responders and veterans to provide mental health and other resources for multiple needs including debriefing after critical events.
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Leads the way in addressing mental health needs of first responders by providing emotional support with the use of trained therapy dogs. The goal is to provide this free service to as many first responders across the country as possible. First Responder Therapy Dogs, INC is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit. Tax ID #88-1386472.
Inpatient-Outpatient Programs
List compiled by:
Joe Rizzuti LADC/SPSS
Substance Abuse Counselor
978-408-5278
On-Site Academy
RCA- Rescue – Westminster, MA
McLean Leader - Belmont, MA
Shatterproof - Deerfield Beach, FL
Futures Recovery - Florida
Malworth – North Abington, PA
Harbor Grace - Havre de Grace, MD
Recovery Mountain - Tilton, NH
VFR - Manchester, NH
Granite Recovery - Effingham, NH
First Responder wellness of California
IOP - Rebuilding
Throttle and Thrive, Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Rebuilding for First responder IOP - Easton, MA
Center of Excellence: Maryland firefighters only
Plymouth House - Plymouth, NH
