Introducing the Armor Up America App
A Comprehensive Behavioral Health Resource for Seattle Fire Fighters and Their Families
The new Armor Up America app for iPhone and Android smartphones is now available. The app is your first stop for the full suite of behavioral health services and benefits your HealthCare Trust provides you and your family members.
Download the Armor Up America app for iPhones and Android smartphones now!
Inside the app, you’ll find a comprehensive range of support services from Armor Up America and Youturn Health, including access to a peer-staffed crisis call-line service. You’ll also find a library of short health and wellness videos for first responders, including videos on the complex behavioral and mental health issues fire fighters often deal with, such as addiction and substance abuse and relationship support.
We believe that if you use peers, if you use other first responders, train them, and supervise them, they are a force to reckon with when it comes to helping people.
Rich Jones, Chief Clinical Officer, Youturn Health
Your family will also find content to meet their unique needs, including courses on topics such as living with a spouse with substance abuse problems and going off to college. Not sure where to start? The app includes self-assessment tools that guide you to the content and support that’s right for you.
Designed with the participation of Sean Riley, the founder of Safe Call Now®, the Armor Up America app is a game-changing new tool for first responders. The path to better mental health and well-being is in your hands!
Give the new Armor Up America app a try, and let us know what you think!
Frequently Asked Questions
How is “behavioral health” different from “mental health”?
Behavioral health refers to the connection between specific behaviors and the health and well-being of the body, mind, and spirit. This includes actions that impact your physical and mental health, such as eating and drinking habits, exercise, and substance use, as well as mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and stress. “Behavioral health” is often used interchangeably with “mental health.” However, the term “behavioral health” is broader in this context. It describes the comprehensive program that includes all the services and benefits that support mental well-being, promote resilience, and address issues like trauma, stress management, depression, anxiety, and sleep deprivation that fire fighters often grapple with. The enhanced behavioral health benefit aims to provide an early intervention model to prevent these issues from developing to a crisis level.
What’s the difference between Armor Up America and Youturn Health?
Armor Up America and Youturn Health are partners. Together, they provide a comprehensive approach to behavioral health for first responders.
Armor Up America is on the frontline of acute care situations, providing immediate responses and support during crises. It is staffed by experienced first responders who can relate to the callers’ experiences, providing a unique level of understanding and support.
On the other hand, Youturn Health provides long-term support and care. It offers best-in-class recovery, health, and stress management coaching, all enhanced with easy-to-use technology to support the process.
Their partnership covers the entire continuum of care, from immediate crisis response to long-term support. This comprehensive approach provides the best possible outcomes for first responders dealing with behavioral health issues.
Is my information confidential and protected?
The Armor Up America app complies with current HIPAA confidentiality and security guidelines. Your personal data is double-encrypted on both ends, meaning nobody, not even the app developers, can access the self-assessments and other information entered into the app.
I’m not comfortable using the app. Can I still get access to the behavioral health services and benefits offered?
Yes! If you’re uncomfortable using the app, go to the Behavioral Health section of the Seattle Fire Fighters HealthCare Trust (SFFHCT) website for helpful links to other counseling and therapy options.