RESOURCES
Trusted tools, educational content, and support networks for first responders and their families - curated for clarity and practical use.
When you or someone you know are having thoughts of suicide and are in a crisis, you are not alone-help is available and you have options. You matter.
Cop2Cop
Confidential peer support for law enforcement officers and loved ones.
Call: 866-267-2267
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 anytime, 24/7
Confidential support for people in distress or crisis.
Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741
Law Enforcement text BLUE to 741741 others text TALK to 741741
24/7 support via text message for anyone in crisis.
National Emergency Number
Call 911
For immediate danger or medical emergencies
Copline
24/7 peer support hotline for active and retired law enforcement.
Blue Line Support
Call: 800-267-5463
Call: 855-964-2583
Confidential crisis and emotional support for law enforcement and their families.
Safe Call Now
Call 206-459-3020
24/7 crisis line specifically for first responders and their families.
Fire Strong
Call: 844-525-3473 (FIRE)
Confidential support line for firefighters and fire service personnel.
First Responder Support Organizations
Recommended Resources
These books and podcasts are research-informed, accessible, and relevant to trauma, stress, resilience, and relationships.
Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement by Kevin Gilmartin
Foundational, police-specific, highly trusted in LE circles.
Increasing Resilience in Police & Emergency Personnel by Stephanie Conn
Directly applicable across police, fire, and EMS.
Relentless Courage by Shauna Springer et al.
Strong evidence-based framework for performance under stress.
Bulletproof Spirit by Dan Willis
Highly relatable, practical, written by a former officer.
The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté
Adds depth and context around trauma, stress, and the body without being responder-exclusive
Family Resources
Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
Introduces self-compassion practices to reduce stress and self-criticism.
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I Love a Cop by Ellen Kirschman
A practical guide for partners and families of law enforcement officers.
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Fully Involved by Minda Ohs, PhD
Support for relationships with firefighters.
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The Fire Fighter Family Academy by Rachelle Zemlok, PsyD
Resources for firefighter families and home life.
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A Hero Lives in My Family by Dr. Susan Hunt
Helps children understand a responder’s role.
Podcasts
Responder Resilience
Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.), Dr. Stacy Raymond, Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW/EMT
Real stories. Real responders. The challenges and triumphs behind the uniform.
Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
Code 3 Families
With Dr. Rachelle Zemlok & Dr. Alma Garcia
Real conversations and support for first responder families, led by spouses.
Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
Dear Chiefs
Audra Carrion and Chelsi McFadden
Honest discussions on fire service life, leadership, and family impact.
Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
Grounding & Regulation Tools
These are practical, evidence-based techniques you can use between sessions or during high-stress moments to help regulate your nervous system.
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique
A sensory-based tool to bring you back to the present moment:
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Name 5 things you can see
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4 things you can touch
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3 things you can hear
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2 things you can smell
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1 thing you can taste
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