{"id":15531,"date":"2020-04-14T11:03:47","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T15:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/?page_id=15531"},"modified":"2024-10-22T15:18:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T19:18:58","slug":"covid19mentalhealthresources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/covid19mentalhealthresources\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 Mental Health Resources for First Responders"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-15531\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-15531-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15531-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15531-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-15531\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/06\/cism-2.jpg\" width=\"1335\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/06\/cism-2.jpg 1335w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/06\/cism-2-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/06\/cism-2-1024x443.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/06\/cism-2-768x332.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1335px) 100vw, 1335px\" title=\"cism 2\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-15531-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Virginia Office of EMS thanks you for being on the front lines in helping to serve our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your service as an EMS provider matters, and you truly are making a difference in helping to save lives and defeat this invisible enemy. Nonetheless, these days can be even more emotionally and physically demanding than usual. It is completely normal to be concerned for yourself, your loved ones, and your community. Below are some helpful resources to help you manage stress during the pandemic response. We will be updating this page regularly as more resources become available.<\/h3>\n<p>For additional information or questions, please contact Kari Magner at <a href=\"mailto:Kari.Magner@vdh.virginia.gov\">Kari.Magner@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15531-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-15531-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-15531-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15531-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15531-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-15531-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_pt_tabs pt-widget-tabs panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-15531-1-1-0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"pt-tabs\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"pt-tabs__navigation  nav  nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"nav-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link  active\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#tab-featured\" role=\"tab\">Featured<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"nav-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#tab-webinars\" role=\"tab\">Webinars<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"nav-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#tab-hotlines--warmlines\" role=\"tab\">Hotlines &amp; Warmlines<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"nav-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#tab-local-support\" role=\"tab\">Local Support<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"nav-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#tab-therapy--counseling-services\" role=\"tab\">Therapy &amp; Counseling Services<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"nav-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#tab-smartphone-apps\" role=\"tab\">Smartphone Apps<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"nav-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#tab-exercise--nutrition\" role=\"tab\">Exercise &amp; Nutrition<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"nav-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#tab-substance-abuse\" role=\"tab\">Substance Abuse<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pt-tabs__content  tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-pane  fade  in  active\" id=\"tab-featured\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pl-w6717faa2b8c7c\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6717faa2b8c7c-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6717faa2b8c7c-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c7c-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c7c-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-w6717faa2b8c7c-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Featured Educational Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/coronavirus\/healthcare-personnel-and-first-responders-coping-with-stress-during-covid-19\/\"><strong>Healthcare Personnel and First Responders: Coping with Stress during COVID-19:<\/strong><\/a> The Virginia Department of Health discusses how first responders can recognize what stress looks like, steps to build resilience, where to go if you need additional support as well as information for supervisors and managers on how to help staff stay resilient.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frontlinewellnessva.org\/\">Frontline Wellness VA:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Frontline Wellness VA was created to support and promote behavioral health and wellness among Virginia\u2019s healthcare workers. Make sure to check back often as this website will be regularly providing new content.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/you.responderstrong.org\/\">You | Responder Strong:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Built specifically for first responders, this wellness platform provides personalized resources to help you take charge of your health, well-being, and everything in between.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iafc.org\/docs\/default-source\/1vcos\/20211103-iafc-yellow-ribbon-report.pdf\"><strong>2021 Yellow Ribbon Report Update - Best Practices in Behavioral Wellness for Emergency Responders:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0In this update from the International Association of Fire Chiefs, Volunteer &amp; Combination Officers Section, you will find added information on the topics such as gaslighting, emotional intelligence, compassion fatigue, learned helplessness, resilience, and more. In addition, there are a new set of eleven best practices, an emotional tactical worksheet, survey results on behavioral wellness, and key resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/03\/Managing-Stress-During-COVID-19-Pandemic.pdf\">Managing Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic Infographic:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>An infographic that contains tips about how EMS providers can manage stress during the COVID-19 response.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/icisf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID-Resilience.pdf\"><strong>ICIFS: Suggestions for Sustaining Resilience during the COVID-19 Response:<\/strong><\/a> An infographic\u00a0that contains tips on how to promote resiliency during COVID-19 response.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenpercent.com\/coronavirussanityguide?utm_campaign=cv_response_website_banner&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=cv_response\">Coronavirus Sanity Guide:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>The blog posts, podcasts, talks, and meditations on this page are intended to help you build resilience and find some calm amidst the pandemic.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ems.gov\/pdf\/Strategy_to_Mitigate_EMS_Workforce_Absenteeism.pdf\">Mitigate Absenteeism by Protecting Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Clinicians\u2019 Psychological Health and Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0This document contains general concepts to prepare and take action to help your EMS\/911 agency protect your workers\u2019 psychological health and well-being.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/dtac\/disaster-responders\">First Responders and Disaster Responders Resource Portal:<\/a><\/strong> An education resource portal designed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help first responders learn more about the signs of stress and stress management and include additional resources and online trainings.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/emergency-operations\/cism\/make-the-call-media-toolkit\/\">Make the Call Media Toolkit:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0The goal of the \u201cMake the Call\u201d campaign is to remind first responders and those who know and love them, that it is okay to make the call, to reach out for help, and to take care of yourself. The Media Toolkit contains the Make the Call video as well as links to flyers that agencies can print to use in training, informational sharing, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naemt.org\/docs\/default-source\/ems-preparedness\/naemt-resilience-guide-01-15-2019-final.pdf?Status=Temp&amp;sfvrsn=d1edc892_2\">NAEMT's Guide to Building an Effective EMS Wellness and Resilience Program:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians have developed a guide to assist EMS agencies in developing programs that aid EMS personnel in maintaining their physical, mental and emotional well-being.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvfc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PHFD-Implementation-Toolkit.pdf\"><strong>NVFC | Psychologically Healthy Fire Departments\u00a0Implementation Toolkit<\/strong>:<\/a> This toolkit\u00a0is designed to help fire department leaders promote and foster well-being among their members.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/allclearfoundation.org\/resources\/first-responder\/ems\/\">All Clear Foundation:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>A large database that contains hundreds of resources for first responders and their families.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/psychological-first-aid?ranMID=40328&amp;ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&amp;ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-BHfEZzbmjG2KCDdzLZ.rrQ&amp;siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-BHfEZzbmjG2KCDdzLZ.rrQ&amp;utm_content=10&amp;utm_medium=partners&amp;utm_source=linkshare&amp;utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw#syllabus\">Psychological First Aid Training:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>This is a\u00a0<strong>FREE\u00a0<\/strong>course offered by John Hopkins University. Utilizing the RAPID model, this specialized course provides perspectives on injuries and trauma that are beyond those physical in nature. The RAPID model has been found effective in promoting personal and community resilience.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/Mindful-Decon.pdf\">Mindful Decon Manual:<\/a> <\/strong>Mindful Decon was created by first responders as a proactive approach to process traumatic stress and emotional exposure while remaining mentally fit.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acep.org\/globalassets\/sites\/acep\/media\/wellness\/acepwellnessguide.pdf\">Being Well in Emergency Medicine: ACEP\u2019s Guide to Investing in Yourself:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0the American College of Emergency Physicians developed this guide to address providers needs in all stages of their careers, explore the stressors specific to their specialty, and provide guidance for coping mechanisms and wellness planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Family &amp; Relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hemot.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pamphlet_HEMOT_english.pdf\">Psychological Tips for Children and Adolescents\u2019 Emotions<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/icisf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Children-Stress-COVID.pdf\">ICIFS: Helping your Child Cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayhonest.org\/guide\/a-comprehensive-look-at-the-connection-between-domestic-violence-substance-abuse-and-cannabis-what-can-you-do\/\"><strong>A Comprehensive Guide to Assist Support those Affected by Domestic Abuse<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcleanhospital.org\/essential\/child-teen-mental-health?_hsenc=p2ANqtz--LR5Ozeoj6H1Yu0runUy1pyPG_xZvZSz59_hASHvJkU83V5dsmsXu7dDu0CGfUXuS5DSi-GuiEsO442DaSMSsyGbUQ1O69uLmAC-aZD0woq1d8D8E&amp;_hsmi=86950577&amp;hsCtaTracking=e8ac6120-6416-44d0-bd23-69bb00ed83d8%7Cf569c942-c87b-4dfe-89de-14ebc1524a04\"><strong>Everything You Need To Know About Child &amp; Teen Mental Health<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c7c-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-pane  fade\" id=\"tab-webinars\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pl-w6717faa2b8c80\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6717faa2b8c80-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6717faa2b8c80-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c80-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c80-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-w6717faa2b8c80-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Webinars<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m8vEFrQr9co&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;fbclid=IwAR2BXvCZCfkvYeGrpbRXNwo_uNpzrmo48Nr2WLGGwQD97gIKMC9HHI7s-IQ\">Self-Care and Applying Psychological First Aid for COVID-19 Responders<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and associated\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.state.mn.us\/communities\/ep\/behavioral\/triage.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0400ej_71rZixIbuJlqlh3gzYtmz9Jatzb9bZCgy1RA6EbrqqNoeO4hM0\"><strong>COVID-19\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Responder Self-Triage<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0tool.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mV23SbA7Ejc\">NVFC Reset and Recharge: Taking Care of Our Mental Health in Uncertain Times<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/info.lexipol.com\/webinar-coronavirus-stress-management-ty\">First Responders, Stress Management and Coronavirus<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theschwartzcenter.org\/webinar\/caring-for-yourself-others-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-managing-healthcare-workers-stress\">Caring for Yourself &amp; Others During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Managing Healthcare Workers\u2019 Stress<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/files.asprtracie.hhs.gov\/documents\/aspr-tracie-healthcare-worker-self-care-exercise-covid-19.pdf\">Mini Modules to Relieve Stress For Healthcare Workers Responding to COVID-19: Stress Management Exercise\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9y1ksAz7OO8&amp;feature=youtu.be\">Fit for Duty: Identifying and Managing CSD in Organizations, Yourself and Others<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ricS90THktc&amp;feature=youtu.be\"><strong>Managing Critical Incidents in an Upside Down World - Innovative Approaches to Crisis Support<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c80-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-pane  fade\" id=\"tab-hotlines--warmlines\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pl-w6717faa2b8c84\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6717faa2b8c84-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6717faa2b8c84-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c84-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c84-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-w6717faa2b8c84-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Hotlines &amp; Warmlines<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">FREE and CONFIDENTIAL Help Available 24\/7<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/find-help\/disaster-distress-helpline\">Disaster Distress Helpline:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<strong>800-986-5990<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>text \u201cTalkWithUs\u201d to 66746<\/strong>.\u00a0The Disaster Distress Helpline offers 24\/7 emotional support and crisis counseling for anyone experiencing distress or other mental health concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Calls and texts are answered by trained counselors who will listen to the caller\u2019s concerns, explore coping and other available supports, and offer referrals to community resources for follow-up care and support.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safecallnowusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.safecallnow.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1582655073382000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHYlruaYJqFEQSdKS0HWOahtWJNpA\">Safe Call Now:<\/a>\u00a0(206) 459-3020\u00a0<\/strong>or<strong>\u00a01-877-230-6060<\/strong>. Safe Call Now is a confidential and comprehensive, 24-hour crisis referral service for all public safety employees, all emergency services personnel and their family members nationwide.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/responderstrong.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/responderstrong.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1582655073382000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH_mcag_1HfbTpyO13BrHUHFXBmFw\"><strong>Emergency Responder Crisis Text Line:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<strong>Text \u201cFrontline\u201d to 741741<\/strong>. The Emergency Responder Crisis Text Line is a global not-for-profit organization providing free confidential crisis intervention via SMS message.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1582655073382000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFUhdQE89WzrEPZ_rtPcyTJ4LISIQ\">988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Call or text 988<\/strong>. The National 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress across the United States. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress across the United States. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/find-help\/988\/partner-toolkit\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a> for more information about 988 and how to raise awareness about its implementation.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/find-help\/national-helpline\">SAMHSA\u2019s National Helpline:<\/a>\u00a01-800-662-HELP (4357)<\/strong>. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline is a free, confidential, 24\/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and\/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.\n<div class=\"region--title region region-title\">\n<div id=\"block-pagetitle\" class=\"block block-core block-page-title-block\">\n<div class=\"block-content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c84-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-pane  fade\" id=\"tab-local-support\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pl-w6717faa2b8c87\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6717faa2b8c87-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6717faa2b8c87-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c87-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c87-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-w6717faa2b8c87-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Local Support<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vacopes.com\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16558\">VA COPES Warmline:<\/a>\u00a0(877) 349-6428 | Mon-Fri 9am - 9pm | Sat-Sun 5pm-9pm<\/strong>.\u00a0 COPES (Compassionate, Optimistic, Person-Centered, Empowering, Support) is a recently established warm line available<b>\u00a0to all Virginians<\/b>\u00a0who may be struggling with the consequences of COVID-19.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vacsb.org\/community-services-boards-and-the-behavioral-authority-csbs-and-the-bha\/\"><strong>Community Service Boards (CSBs)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0are a great resource for finding local mental health supports and services and function as the single points of entry into publicly funded mental health, developmental, and substance use disorder services. CSBs also have can respond to mental health emergencies, 24 hours a day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c87-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-pane  fade\" id=\"tab-therapy--counseling-services\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pl-w6717faa2b8c8a\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6717faa2b8c8a-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6717faa2b8c8a-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c8a-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c8a-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-w6717faa2b8c8a-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">First Responder Specific Therapy &amp; Telemental Health Counseling<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstrespondercounselor.com\/cfrc-directory\">Certified First Responder Counselor:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0A Certified First Responder Counselor is specially trained to understand the needs of first responders, including the importance of confidentiality and trust.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvfc.org\/phfd\/\">NVFC Directory of Behavioral Health Professionals<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>The providers listed in this directory are vetted behavioral health professionals that either have firsthand experience with the fire and emergency services or have completed a training course through the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance to educate them on the fire service and the specific challenges they face. In addition to licensed healthcare professionals, there are other resources for assistance such as chaplains and peer support specialists. The directory is updated once a month as new providers are added.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forgehealth.com\/vfr\/\">Forge VFR<\/a>:<\/strong> Forge VFR (Veteran and First Responder) is mission-focused on improving the mental health and well-being of active-duty service members, Veterans, First Responders, and their families. Your treatment will be with other First Responders, no one else, and that will make your experience them more comfortable and give you the ability to get treatment with other First Responders who are going through similar issues.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaffrecoverycenter.com\/\"><strong>IAFF Center of Excellence:<\/strong><\/a> If you\u2019re struggling with post-traumatic stress along with co-occurring depression, anxiety or substance abuse disorders, you need treatment from professionals who understand the fire service culture and the unique pressures of your job. The IAFF Center of Excellence connects you to best-practice, evidence-based therapies delivered by clinicians who understand the types of trauma you experience on a day-to-day basis.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christinamschultz.com\/first-responders\/\">Christina M. Shultz - First Responder Counseling<\/a><\/strong>: Christina offers Virginia-based\u00a0 counseling and telecounseling support services for first responders. Her goal is to help first responders build resilience in better managing the normal stressors that come with public service and with processing and letting go of grief, shame, and maladaptive patterns that are holding first responders back.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstresponder-wellness.com\/\"><strong>First Responder Wellness by Simple Recovery:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0First Responder Wellness provides trauma-based substance abuse and mental health treatment designed by their experienced, culturally competent team. Their programs exclusively treat First Responders. Their comprehensive curriculum integrates substance abuse treatment with post- traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression treatment, as well as incorporating family systems support.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/browerpsychological.com\/index.cfm\"><strong>Brower Psychological Services:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Brower Psychological Services was developed to address the unique demands of working with First Responders and those in Police and Public Safety, as well as their families. While based in Colorado, Brower offers telehealth counseling services.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/saveawarrior.org\">Save A Warrior\u200b\u2122 (SAW\u2122):<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is committed to ending the staggering suicide rate plaguing our veterans, active-duty military and first responders. Save a Warrior\u2122 conceive, originate and produce Integrated Intensive Retreat (IIR) program experiences to transform the way our heroes live their lives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c8a-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-pane  fade\" id=\"tab-smartphone-apps\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pl-w6717faa2b8c8d\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6717faa2b8c8d-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6717faa2b8c8d-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c8d-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c8d-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-w6717faa2b8c8d-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Smartphone Apps<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/heroeshealth.unc.edu\/\">Heroes Health:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Heroes Health is a free mobile application from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/\">UNC School of Medicine<\/a>\u00a0that allows healthcare workers and first responders to track their mental health and access\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/heroeshealth.unc.edu\/resources-for-health-care-workers\/\">mental health resources<\/a>.\u00a0 This Initiative was borne out of a determination to give back to the nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals that make life possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptsd.va.gov\/appvid\/mobile\/COVID_coach_app.asp#:~:text=The%20COVID%20Coach%20app%20was,to%20improve%20emotional%20well%2Dbeing\">COVID Coach:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0The COVID Coach app was created for everyone to support self-care and overall mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Features includes education about coping during the pandemic, tools for self-care and to improve emotional well-being , trackers to check your mood and measure your growth toward personal goals, and graphs to visualize progress over time.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crewcarelife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crew Care:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0an app for first responders that provides mental health insight on an individual\u2019s stress load and associated factors.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/responderrel8.com\/\">ResponderRel8:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Its tagline \"The app that\u2019s always on call\", ResponderRel8 is a 24\/7 peer-to-peer chat app for first responders only that provides a platform for you to connect, celebrate and commiserate with first responder peers anonymously.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobile.va.gov\/app\/ptsd-coach\">PTSD Coach:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Created by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), this app provides you with education about PTSD, information about professional care, a self-assessment for PTSD, opportunities to find support, and tools that can help you manage the stresses of daily life with PTSD.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobile.va.gov\/app\/mindfulness-coach\">Mindfulness Coach:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Created by VA\u2019s National Center for PTSD. Mindfulness Coach was designed to teach people how to practice mindfulness to help manage stress. The app provides a gradual, self-guided training program designed to help you understand and adopt a simple mindfulness practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other Mindfulness Apps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aurahealth.io\/\">Aura<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calm.com\/\">Clam<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headspace.com\/\">Headspace<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/insighttimer.com\/\">Insight Timer<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenpercent.com\/\">Ten Percent Happier<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c8d-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-pane  fade\" id=\"tab-exercise--nutrition\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pl-w6717faa2b8c90\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6717faa2b8c90-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6717faa2b8c90-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c90-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c90-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-w6717faa2b8c90-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Exercise and Nutrition<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosemyplate.gov\/\">ChooseMyPlate:<\/a> <\/strong>Provides recipes and resources to support building healthy and budget-friendly meals.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/moveyourway\">Move Your Way:<\/a><\/strong> Everyone needs physical activity to stay healthy. But it can be hard to find the time in your busy routine. The Move Your Way tools, videos, and fact sheets on this page have tips that make it easier to get a little more active. And small changes can add up to big health benefits!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-09\/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf\"><strong>Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans:<\/strong><\/a> provides information that helps Americans make healthy choices for themselves and their families, and discusses evidence-based, community-level interventions that can make being physically active the easy choice in all the places where people live, learn, work, and play.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberacademy.yogaforfirstresponders.org\/\"><strong>Yoga For First Responders\u00ae Cyber Academy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ymca360.org\/on-demand#\/category\/85\">YMCA 360:<\/a><\/strong> free online at home exercise video from the YMCA.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitnessblender.com\/page\/about-fitness-blender\">Fitness Blender:<\/a><\/strong> hundreds of free, full-length workout videos, workout programs, and meal plans.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doyogawithme.com\/\">Do Yoga With Me:<\/a> <\/strong>get a great workout and help to manage stress with these free yoga videos<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/darebee.com\/\"><strong>Darbee:<\/strong><\/a> High-quality fitness resource - free access, forever, for everyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c90-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-pane  fade\" id=\"tab-substance-abuse\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pl-w6717faa2b8c92\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6717faa2b8c92-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6717faa2b8c92-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c92-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c92-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-w6717faa2b8c92-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Substance Abuse<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dbhds.virginia.gov\/developmental-services\/substance-abuse-services\/\"><strong>Virginia Substance Use Disorder Services:<\/strong><\/a> Resources from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/findtreatment.samhsa.gov\/\"><strong>SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator:<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0This resource is a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance use\/addiction and\/or mental health problems.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanaddictioncenters.org\/firefighters-first-responders\">American Addictions Centers Resources for First Responders:<\/a><\/strong> American Addiction Centers offers a multitude of substance abuse resources for first responders.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcoholhelp.com\/alcohol\/first-responders-alcohol\/\"><strong>Alcohol Help<\/strong><\/a>: Alcohol Help is an informational resource geared towards reducing the harm caused by alcohol. They strive to provide high quality, well researched webpages surrounding the implications of alcohol use and how to seek treatment.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/americanaddictioncenters.org\/virtual-meetings\"><strong>Virtual 12-Step Support Meetings:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0American Addiction Centers (AAC) will be hosting free virtual 12-step meetings throughout the week. These sessions will be based on traditional 12-step meetings, hosted by a person in recovery, and topics or meeting types will vary based on the group\u2019s preference.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rehabspot.com\/drugs\/who-addiction-affects\/first-responders\/\"><strong>RehabSpot:<\/strong><\/a> Provides educations and resources on the many issues associated with addiction and recovery.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/locations\/iaff-recovery-center\/\">Recovery Village:<\/a><\/strong> The Recovery Village<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0delivers comprehensive treatment services for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. With\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/locations\/\">locations<\/a>\u00a0across the country, The Recovery Village<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> offers patients a full continuum of care, including medical detox, residential services, and outpatient programs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fherehab.com\/services\/first-responders\/\"><strong>Shatterproof at The Florida House Experience:<\/strong><\/a> Shatterproof at FHE is for veterans and first responders who need treatment for drug and alcohol use disorders and other common mental health conditions in this population. The treatment program offers peer-specific support groups, trauma-based therapies, and neurorehabilitation therapies to provide individualized care and expedite the recovery process.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.addictioncenter.com\/addiction\/emergency-responders\/\">Addictions Center:<\/a> <\/strong>Offers addiction recovery resources for emergency responders and is a referral service that provides information about addiction treatment practitioners and facilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugrehab.com\/addiction\/firefighters\/\">Drugrehab.com:<\/a> <\/strong>Information and resources for firefighters surrounding substance abuse and work-related mental health issues.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/al-anon.org\/al-anon-meetings\/electronic-meetings\/\"><strong>Al-Anon Electronic Meetings:<\/strong><\/a> Electronic meetings, like all Al\u2011Anon meetings, offer help and hope to anyone who is affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecovery.org\/veterans\/\">SMART Recovery<\/a>: <\/strong>Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) is is a transformative method of moving from addictive substances and negative behaviors to a life of positive self-regard and willingness to change. In mutual support meetings, offered online and in-person, participants design and implement their own recovery plan to create a more balanced, purposeful, fulfilling, and meaningful life. SMART provides specialized meetings and resources for a variety of communities, including First Responders, Veterans, Family &amp; Friends, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6717faa2b8c92-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15531-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15531-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15531-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15531-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div>\n<table style=\"height: 209px;border-color: #111770;background-color: #ebe9f0\" border=\"3\" width=\"751\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: large\"><span style=\"color: #003366\"><strong>Need help now? You are not alone!<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThere is\u00a0<strong>FREE<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>CONFIDENTIAL<\/strong> help available <strong>24\/7<\/strong> specifically for EMS Providers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safecallnowusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.safecallnow.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1582655073382000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHYlruaYJqFEQSdKS0HWOahtWJNpA\">Safe Call Now<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>(206) 459-3020 or\u00a01-877-230-6060<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/responderstrong.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/responderstrong.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1582655073382000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH_mcag_1HfbTpyO13BrHUHFXBmFw\"><strong>Emergency Responder Crisis Text Line<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Text \u201cBADGE\u201d to 741741<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\">988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline<\/a><\/strong>: Call or Text 988<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-15531-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div id=\":69.ma\" class=\"Mu SP\" title=\"April 15, 2020 at 1:01:39 PM UTC-4\" data-tooltip=\"April 15, 2020 at 1:01:39 PM UTC-4\"><span id=\":69.co\" class=\"tL8wMe EMoHub\" dir=\"ltr\">*Links to non-Virginia Commonwealth or non-federal websites on this page do not constitute as an endorsement by the Commonwealth of Virginia or the U.S. government, or any of its employees, of the information and\/or products presented on those sites.<\/span>*<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Virginia Office of EMS thanks you for being on the front lines in helping to serve our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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