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Stress Response Mastery: Equipping First Responders for Optimal Performance

Mar 18, 2024 by Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President

Mastering Stress Responses: Empowering First Responders for Peak Performance The window of tolerance Expanding on the...

First Responder PTSS vs PTSD: Transition, Prevention, and Science

Mar 7, 2024 by Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President

Explore the differences between PTSS and PTSD, ways to prevent the transition, and the scientific aspects behind these...

Building Resilience in First Responders: The Power of Emotional Intelligence

May 27, 2024 by Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President

Explore the crucial role of emotional intelligence in enhancing the resilience of first responders and supporting their...

Crisis Text Line
ECHO Fast Team

1-833-AIR-FAST

The ECHO Flight-Crew Assistance & Support Team™ (FAST) is an immediate support & long term assistance peer support team that will provides emergency assistance to flight crew members & families in need who have been involved in a crash or major incident. This will evolve to help provide physical, emotional, & social needs that arise, as well as helping with day-to-day issues present following an accident or incident.

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LGBTQ Crisis Hotlines

The Trevor Project

Providing confidential support for LGBTQ youth in crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7386
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7/365.
TrevorChat
Confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7.
*Access through a computer.
TrevorText
Text START to 678-678
Confidential text messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7/365.
*Standard messaging rates may apply.

LGBTQ Organizations

How do I find LGBTQ-friendly therapy?

Not all therapists are equally knowledgeable or affirming of LGBTQ+ issues. Luckily, the internet has made it easy to do a lot of research on potential therapists before making an appointment. One of the best and easiest ways to find LGBTQ-friendly therapy is online through a search engine like Mental Health Match or Psychology Today.

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