General Resources
The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information and counseling resources.
Addiction and Recovery
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Center for On-Line Addiction
- SAMHSA’s Substance Abuse/Addiction
- SAMHSA’s Treatment and Recovery
- Web of Addictions
Anxiety Disorders
- Feeling Good – The Website of David D. Burns, M.D.
- Panic Away Blog – Interview with David D Burns, M.D.
- Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorder
- National Center for PTSD
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Mayo Clinic
- International OCD Foundation
- Calm Clinic
- Conquering Fear: How Exposure Therapy Works
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
- Childhelp USA®
- SAMHSA’s Children and Families
- SAMHSA’s Protection and Advocacy
- Questions and Answers about Memories of Childhood Abuse
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website
Depression
- Bipolar Disorder News – Pendulum.org
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
- Depression and How Therapy Can Help
- Depression Screening
- Depression Test, Symptoms of Depression, Signs of Depression
Dissociation and Traumatic Stress
Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
Resources Specific to First Responders
Police
- Blue H.E.L.P. https://bluehelp.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to reducing mental health stigma and preventing suicide in the law enforcement community.
COPLINE https://www.copline.org/
1-800-COPLINE or 1-800-267-5463.
A confidential, 24/7 hotline answered by retired law enforcement professionals.
Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) https://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/
A non-profit that supports families and co-workers of law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty.
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) https://www.fleoa.org/
A professional association representing federal law enforcement officers.
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) https://www.theiacp.org/
A non-profit organization that focuses on advancing community safety, leadership, and professionalism in policing worldwide.
International Association of Women Police (IAWP) https://www.iawp.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the advancement and support of women in law enforcement, particularly in leadership roles
National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE) https://nawlee.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting women in law enforcement.
Survivors of Blue Suicide (SBS) https://www.survivorsofbluesuicide.org/
A non-profit that addresses the emotional and psychological needs that arise from the loss of a loved one by suicide in the law enforcement profession.
Women In Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) https://wifle.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening and assuring fully equal employment opportunities in the Federal Government through leadership training, research, scholarships, awards, networking opportunities, and community service.
VALOR for Blue https://www.valorforblue.org/
A clearinghouse designed to enhance the safety, wellness, and resilience of law enforcement officers. It focuses on preventing injuries and deaths, improving officer health, and providing innovative resources and training.
Recommended Readings
Kirschman, E. (2006). I love a cop: What police families need to know (Rev. ed.). Guilford Press.
Gilmartin, K. M. (2002). Emotional survival for law enforcement: A guide for officers and their families. E-S Press.
Sun Tzu. (2009). The art of war (T. Cleary, Trans.). Shambhala Publications. (Original work published ca. 5th century B.C.E.)
Thompson, G.J., & Jenkins, J. B. (2004). Verbal judo: The gentle art of persuasion. William Morrow.
Willis, D. (2014). Bulletproof spirit: The first responder’s essential resource for protecting and healing mind and heart. New World Library.
Reese, J. T. (2017). Law enforcement families: The ultimate backup. Looseleaf Law Publications.
Dallaire, J. (2011). Performance thinking: Mental skills for the competitive world… and for life! Human Kinetics.
Wynn, M. (2017). Raising through the ranks: Leadership tools and techniques for law enforcement. Looseleaf Law Publications.
de Becker, G. (1997). The gift of fear: And other survival signals that protect us from violence. Dell Publishing.
Firefighters
- Firehouse
- U.S. Fire Administration
- United States First Responders Association
- Fire Engineering
- National Fire Protection Association
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention/Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program
- USA Fire Departments
- Heart Healthy Firefighter
- National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
- Fire Rescue 1
Recommended Readings
de Becker, G. (1997). The gift of fear: And other survival signals that protect us from violence. Dell Publishing.
Goldfeder, B. (2014). Pass It On: What We Know….What We Want You to Know. Fire Engineering Books.
EMS
Recommended Readings
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de Becker, G. (1997). The gift of fear: And other
survival signals that protect us from violence. Dell Publishing. -
Willis, D. (2014). Bulletproof spirit: The first responder’s essential resource for protecting and healing mind and heart. New World Library.
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Thompson, G. J., & Jenkins, J. B. (2004). Verbal judo: The gentle art of persuasion. William Morrow.
Dispatchers
Recommended Readings
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de Becker, G. (1997). The gift of fear: And other survival signals that protect us from violence. Dell Publishing.
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Willis, D. (2014). Bulletproof spirit: The first responder’s essential resource for protecting and healing mind and heart. New World Library.
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Thompson, G. J., & Jenkins, J. B. (2004). Verbal judo: The gentle art of persuasion. William Morrow.
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