Not everyone can talk about the topics and issues that first responders encounter. You know better than anyone — it’s about more than just stress. Emergency responders are at a higher risk for developing mental health issues, and while the reality of the job is often to deal in high risk situations, the trauma and emotional stress of your daily life can negatively impact your mental health.
We at Infinite Mindcare have a strong commitment & passion for working with 1st Responders. We currently offer a multitude of different services specific to the needs of 1st responders such as: critical incident stress management sessions (Individual & Group), team building, in-service training, emergency sessions, family, peer support & supervisor training, and much much more. Infinite Mindcare offers these services through the help of qualified Masters and Doctoral level clinicians who are finely attuned to the culture and lifestyle surrounding first responder professions and their families.
Emergency responders can deal with any number of mental health issues, but here are a some common things to look out for:
- Post Traumatic Stress
Post traumatic stress looks different for everyone, but is a common occurrence for those who have regular exposure to traumatic events.
- Anxiety
Specific anxiety symptoms will vary, but many include intense fears, intrusive thoughts, disrupted sleeping, social anxiety, substance abuse, and more.
- Depression
Ongoing hopelessness, sadness, suicidal thoughts, guilt, and loss are symptoms of depression. Depression can also be worsened or driven by substance use.
Infinite Mindcare’s first responder programmes serve first responders and their families. Our goal is to help you live and lead a productive and balanced life both on the job, as well as away from your work duties. We are here to help you get through the daily, high-risk challenges you may face in your line of duty, and put your mental health and well-being first when you speak with us.
Why choose us?
We have tremendous experience and passion working directly with first responders from professionals such as doctors and nurses to EMS, Police, 911 and Fire. We have been and continue to receive consultation from an expert in Police Psychology and have other experts at our disposal.
We are members of the Society for Police and Criminal Psychology, an internationally recognized organization whose trainings focus on first responders.
Our staff receive specialized training on a continued basis; we will focus our yearly continued education credits in the field of Police Psychology and attend annual conferences worldwide, as well as Trauma trainings.
All first responders are made priority on our caseloads, guaranteeing they will be seen in the most efficient and timely manner.
All staff are trained in EMDR, the recommended trauma treatment modality for First Responders. Each staff member also has other specialty training based on interest.
Our offices have a separate exit and entrance, and do not pose any threats of confidentiality in location.
Reach out
If you or someone you know is struggling, please contact us. We are happy to get you in to see one of our qualified staff or just help point you in the right direction of accessing other services. In addition to this we highly encourage you to look into peer support. You see and experience things that are unthinkable to most, and that’s why peer support is important. Your peers know what it’s like, they share your perspective and they are ready to help their fellow responders stand strong. You are not alone.
You can find peer support resources at:
Hero First offers a warmline, peer support and
other resources for first responders.
6th Alarm provides peer support and resources for fire, law enforcement, EMS and dispatchers.
CopLine website and 1-800-267-5463 are a confidential, 24-hour law enforcement peer support hotline.
Center for Firefighter Behavioral Health offers resources and peer support for the occupational stress faced by firefighters