As Family & Friends
The events and experiences of being a first responder can impact everyone around them: spouses, kids, friends and other family members.
Here are some tools to help friends and family members recognize the signs of mental health issues in first responders, and how you can support someone you care about.
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OSI-CAN peer support groups and the operational stress injury/PTSD support initiative
OSI-CAN is an operational stress injury (OSI)/post-traumatic stress disorder support initiative. We were created in January 2016 as a …
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These resources will give you a better understanding of mental health in the context of the experiences and pressures of first responders, as well as the broader population.