Immediate Help - 24/7 Support

If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, get help now.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

  • Call or text 988

  • Free, confidential support for anyone in distress

• Crisis Text Line

  • Text HOME to 741741

  • Confidential support via text message

• SAMHSA National Helpline

  • Mental health and substance-use treatment referrals

After three decades of fire service, I’ve seen what the job takes and what it costs. Seeking help is not weakness, it’s our responsibility.

Mental Health Resources for Emergency Responders

These organizations specialize in supporting firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, and law enforcement professionals who understand the job and its stressors.

• Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance

  • Education, prevention, and support focused on firefighter mental health and suicide prevention

• Code Green Campaign

  • Peer-driven mental health advocacy for first responders

• First Responder Support Network

  • Evidence-based treatment and recovery programs for first responders and their families

• National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

  • Behavioral health programs and survivor support

• Safe Call Now

  • Call 206-459-3020 for confidential, anonymous peer support for first responders and their families

• IAFF Center of Excellence

  • Residential treatment center designed specifically for firefighters and paramedics

Support for Individuals, Families, and Leaders

Mental health affects more than just uniform wearers. These resources are helpful for families, leaders, veterans, and civilians.

• Mental Health America

  • Screening tools, education, and wellness resources

• National Alliance on Mental Illness

  • Education, peer groups, and family support nationwide

• Psychology Today

  • Searchable directory to find licensed therapists by specialty, location, and insurance

A Note to Leaders:

If you lead people, mental health is part of your responsibility. Check on your people and normalize conversations early, before crisis sets in. Make it clear that asking for help will never cost someone their dignity or their future. And if you’re struggling, reach out. You don’t have to cary it alone.

Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.