855-900-8437 | 24/7, Toll-Free, Completely Confidential Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can take a toll on the life of a fire fighter or paramedic, leaving their friends and family to pick up the pieces. If you’re an IAFF member battling a mental health disorder, the road to recovery can begin with a single phone call. The IAFF Center […] The post PTSD & Mental Health Hotline for IAFF Members appeared first on IAFFRecoveryCenter.com.| IAFFRecoveryCenter.com
855-900-8437 | 24/7, Toll-Free, Completely Confidential Addiction doesn’t have to be the end of your story. If you or an IAFF member you know is struggling with an addiction to prescription pills or other illicit substances, help is closer than you think. The IAFF Center of Excellence’s hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven […] The post Substance Abuse Hotline for IAFF Members appeared first on IAFFRecoveryCenter.com.| IAFFRecoveryCenter.com
855-900-8437 | 24/7, Toll-Free, Completely Confidential Alcoholism has taken hold of countless fire fighters and paramedics. Don’t let it rule your life or the life of a loved one. Representatives on helplines like the IAFF Center of Excellence’s alcohol hotline are available around the clock to answer your questions, address your concerns and point you in […] The post Alcohol Hotline for IAFF Members appeared first on IAFFRecoveryCenter.com.| IAFFRecoveryCenter.com
Eric Fessenden, a 32-year veteran fire fighter and active-retired member of Montgomery County, MD Local 1664, sought treatment at the IAFF Center of Excellence in June 2017. His struggles with explosive anger and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were costing him important relationships. It’s been two years since Fessenden — who was featured in Fire Fighter Quarterly magazine — […] The post Eric Fessenden appeared first on IAFFRecoveryCenter.com.| IAFFRecoveryCenter.com
IAFF: How were your behavioral health problems interfering with your ability to function on and off the job? Stack: I noticed I was having problems related to my PTSD at home with my family. I was always hypervigilant and was not able to turn off that common response of always waiting for the next crisis. I […] The post Richard Stack appeared first on IAFFRecoveryCenter.com.| IAFFRecoveryCenter.com
Yarmouth, MA Local 2122 member Chuck Talbott t, a 27-year veteran of the fire service, has seen it all. Because of the traumatic events he witnessed, Talbott struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder throughout his career. When his symptoms devolved into alcoholism and forced him into retirement, enough was enough. Talbott (left) with his mentor, who […] The post Chuck Talbott’s Recovery Story appeared first on IAFFRecoveryCenter.com.| IAFFRecoveryCenter.com
Two vital presentations addressing suicide and occupational trauma among fire fighters return in July, part of the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery webinar series. Community education webinars are free, open to the public and hosted through Zoom. Suicide in the Fire Service This presentation on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at […] The post July Community Education Webinars Address Suicide & Trauma in the Fire Service appeared first on IAFFRecoveryCenter.com.| IAFFRecoveryCenter.com
As IAFF members continue to search for survivors in the Surfside condominium collapse, peer support teams have been on the ground since June 28, providing critical emotional support to impacted fire service professionals and their families. In the aftermath of natural or manmade disasters, many parents struggle with how to talk to their children. While […] The post Tough Talk: Talking to Kids After Disaster appeared first on IAFFRecoveryCenter.com.| IAFFRecoveryCenter.com
The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery presents two new webinars in June covering best practices for peer support in the fire service and the concept of post-traumatic growth. June also sees the return of a continuing education credit for clinical social workers. Community education webinars are free, open to the […] The post June Community Education Webinars Focus on Peer Support and Post-Traumatic Growth in the Fire Service appeared first on IAFFRecover...| IAFFRecoveryCenter.com
New webinar in May addressing behavioral health for fire service retirees and active duty IAFF members looking towards retirement.| IAFFRecoveryCenter.com
The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a facility designed for IAFF members who are struggling with PTSD and addiction.| IAFFRecoveryCenter.com
This presentation “Work Life Balance in the Fire Service” will address the importance of establishing a work-life balance in an ever-changing, high-stress, occupational environment, such as that for fire fighters, paramedics and emergency dispatchers. This webinar will explore what work-life balance is, what it isn’t and how to maintain balance amid the unpredictable nature of work in emergency services.| IAFFRecoveryCenter.com
