Educational Resources

Access learning content, including video lecture series, documentaries and other resources regarding emergency responder wellness.

Transforming Police Culture
Discussion by police Lieutenant Richard Goerling demonstrating how ...
Too Much, Too Ugly: The Trauma Contamination
A documentary exploring the effects of trauma, produced by the ...
Starting the conversation
Discussion with Dr. Sara Metz on initiating conversations about mental ...
Resiliency and the Warrior Ethos
A FirexTalk by Richard Goerling discussing mental and emotional ...
Lifelines video series produced by Status: Code 4, Inc.
video series produced by Status: Code 4, Inc. – A mini-documentary ...
Firefighters coping with the aftermath of suicide
A video by the Carson J. Spencer Foundation considering the impact of ...
Code 9: Officer Needs Assistance
A documentary about responders and their families dealing with the ...
Beneath the Vest: Police Officer PTSD & Mental Health
A short documentary addressing the mental health challenges responders ...
Behind the Badge
A TEDx talk by retired Dayton, Ohio, police officer Chelley Seibert on ...

Academy Hour law enforcement and emergency response trainings

Video format training courses on topics including ethics and well-being, managing public criticism and burnout, among others

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Navy SEAL breathing techniques

Manage stress and cultivate calm with breathing techniques developed by Navy SEALs

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Proactive Peer Support: Protecting and promoting the wellbeing of first responders

Helping responders develop skills to support their peers, from the Mental Health Commission of Canada

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Service to Self

A behavioral health training course for EMS and fire personnel by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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Shields of Resilience

An online course to help responders develop resiliency, by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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Stress first aid for fire and EMS personnel

Assisting fire and EMS personnel in developing tools to cope with stress, by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

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Training for Emergency Responders: Reducing Risks Associated with Long Work Hours

A practical training to help responders reduce the risks from long shifts, from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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Checking In: A Behavioral Health Size-Up

Discussing issues affecting fire and EMS personnel wellness, by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

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Resiliency in disaster behavioral health

A six-part podcast series to help responders cultivate resiliency, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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Stress Management for Emergency Responders

Focusing on emergency responder stress management, from the Antares Foundation

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Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Compassion Satisfaction: Tips for Disaster Responders

Discussing the impact that compassion fatigue can have on responders, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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UpTalk

Multifaceted discussions of responder mental health by the Mental Health News Radio Network

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The Standard Podcast

Inside EMS

The Prison Officer

CJ Evolution

Straight Nursing Student

Wildfire Mental Health

NSP Serves

Combat Tactical Breathing

A printable poster about stress breathing techniques developed by the U.S. Navy

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Critical Components of Officer Mental Wellness and Resiliency

A brochure addressing law officer mental wellbeing, from the U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services

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Critical Incident Stress Guide

A guide for responders and agencies for dealing with stress after critical incidents, from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Fire Service Behavioral Health Management Guide

An easy-to-use guide addressing fire personnel mental and emotional health, from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

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First Responder Center for Excellence behavioral health tools

A user-friendly toolkit for individuals, leaders and clinicians, addressing many facets of responder behavioral health

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Guidelines for Working with First Responders in the Aftermath of Disaster

Practical, actionable steps for aiding responders after a disaster, from the American Group Psychotherapy Association

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Officer Suicide Prevention and Awareness

A printable poster addressing suicide awareness among law enforcement, from the U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services

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Post-Trauma Do's and Don'ts

A tip sheet with practical advice for what to do and not do after trauma, from the U.S. Public Health Service

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Psychological first aid for first responders

An easily printable brochure on how to recognize and support responder mental distress, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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Recognizing PTSD

An easy-to-use brochure with practical advice for identifying the signs and symptoms of PTSD, from the National Institute of Mental Health

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Resilience resources for emergency response

Tools for aiding responders in cultivating resiliency, from the U.S. Department of Labor

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The Signs Within: Suicide Prevention Education and Awareness

A guide to help recognize the signs of suicidal thoughts and help responders who are having them, from the International Association of Chiefs of Police

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Supporting Officer Safety through Family Wellness: The Effects of Sleep Deprivation

A practical guide to help officers understand the impacts of sleep deprivation, from the International Association of Chiefs of Police

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Supporting Officer Safety through Family Wellness: Nutritional Needs

A printable brochure addressing officers' specifical nutritional needs, from the International Association of Chiefs of Police

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Supporting Responders to Effectively Deal with Atypically Stressful Events

Practical steps for responders and agencies for dealing with stressful events, from the Traffic Incident Management Network

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Understanding and Managing Corrections Officer Stress

Helping corrections officers, their loved ones and agencies recognize and manage stress, from American Military University

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Understanding and Coping with First Responder Stress

Advice and tips for responders and agencies on understanding and dealing with stress, from American Military University

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Understanding and Managing Law Officer Stress

Helping law officers understand and worth through the effects of stress, from American Military University

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Vicarious Trauma Toolkit

A robust toolkit for responders to help deal with trauma, by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime

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What is PTSD?

A tip sheet to help responders recognize and offer support to those dealing with PTSD, from the National Center for PTSD

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