Mental Health for First Responders

• Please visit the Code Green Campaign website for a state-by-state list of behavioral health resources.
• Safe Call Now (staffed by first responders) – 1-206-459-3020. Assists with mental health, substance abuse, and related issues.
• Share The Load (National Volunteer Fire Council) – 1-888-731-3473
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 or via online chat
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-4357 A confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
• Crisis Mode: Building Resilience During COVID-19 – Simple and practical suggestions that people can use to cope while in crisis mode.
• Crisis Mode: Strategies for Leaders and Management – Offers suggestions for leaders to facilitate actionable steps to help their team cope during a crisis.

Alcohol Abuse

• NIAAA Alcohol Treatment NavigatorSM
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-4357 A confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
• SMARTrecovery – Mutual support meetings are free and open to anyone
  seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery.
• Alcoholics Anonymous – An international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.

Drug Abuse

• American Society of Addiction Medicine Physician Locator
• Naltrexone Providers
• Probuphine Healthcare Provider Locator
• SAMHSA Buprenorphine Providers
• SAMHSA Treatment Locator (including methadone providers)

• Personal Finance & Debt

• Consumer Credit Counseling – Consumer credit counseling service agencies are Internal Revenue Service 501(c)93) nonprofit organizations that will help you find a workable solution to financial problems. Each CCCS agency offers a common set of services, including financial education, budgeting assistance, and Debt Management Plans.

For Veterans

Many EMS providers have also served in the military.

• PTSD Foundation of American Warrior Groups – Warrior Groups are fellowships for combat veterans and their families to share their experiences, testimonies of healing, compassion and hope in overcoming the invisible wounds of war.
• VA National Center for PTSD