FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
I have been working with first responders for over two decades now.
Need help recovering from the aftermath of natural disasters, gun violence, terrorist attacks or the ongoing response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
If you are a first responder or front-line healthcare worker in need of assistance, please reach out.
You deserve the same quality of care you provide to others.
You are not alone.
Below are some additional resources available to you.
resources for first responders
Treatment Options
There are many options available to help deal with the effects of repeated exposure to traumatic and critical events. Early treatment is a good indicator of positive outcomes.
Trauma-informed Organizations
Below are several organizations offering free or low cost trauma treatment for first responders and front-line healthcare workers:
https://www.emdrhap.org/content/
Trauma-informed therapist locators
To search for therapists in your area trained in specific trauma-informed treatment modalities, here are some useful links:
EMDR
https://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/
SOMATIC EXPERIENCING
https://directory.traumahealing.org/
INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS
https://ifs-institute.com/practitioners
ADDITIONAL TRAUMA TREATMENT RESOURCES
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/trauma-and-ptsd
https://istss.org/public-resources/find-a-clinician
https://nyulangone.org/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-in-adults
Addiction Recovery Resources
If you are struggling with addiction and want to explore a variety of treatment options, here are some helpful links for further information:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
https://aa-intergroup.org/meetings
https://www.12step-online.com/meetings/online-aa-meetings/
https://www.centerforoptimalliving.com/
https:/http://www.marworth.org/