Mental Health Series – Destigmatizing how we talk about suicide in the fire service Part 2
September is suicide awareness prevention month, so today is Episode 2, Part 2 in our series on Mental Health called: Destigmatizing how we talk about suicide in the fire service. You’ll hear from Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Beth Murphy. A former Fire Fighter herself, she’s been a big part of the evolution of mental health change in the fire service over the years. You’ll also hear from Dr. Marcie Hamrick, a physician who has plenty of experience caring for fire fighters at the Station 2 Clinic in Belltown. So Listen up L27, and if you or someone you know is struggling, see our resources below:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
Safe Call Now
Safe Call Now is a CONFIDENTIAL, comprehensive, 24-hour crisis referral service for all public safety employees, all emergency services personnel and their family members nationwide.
MAKE A SAFE CALL NOW: 206-459-3020
Code 4 Northwest
Code 4 Northwest provides a comprehensive and holistic community of confidential support to people within the first responder and critical care family. Through prevention, education, awareness and crisis response, Code4NW will enhance the resilience of the individual, the organizations and the communities they serve.