Mental Health Resources for First REsponders

Immediate Assistance for First Responders

CopLine: 1-800-267-5463

CopLine offers a confidential 24-hour hotline answered by retired law enforcement officers who have gone through a strenuous vetting and training process to become an active listener. 

Fire/EMS Helpline: 1-888-731-FIRE (3473)

Confidential and 24-hour, the Fire/EMS Helpline was created for first responders by members of the fire service.

Safe Call Now: (206) 459-3020 or 1-877-230-6060

A confidential, comprehensive, 24-hour crisis referral service for all public safety employees, all emergency services personnel and their family members.

Self Assessment of your mental health

PTSD Assessment

A tool from Mental Health America to guide responders in self-assessing possible PTSD signs

Basic Alcohol Consumption Quiz

To help guide responders in assessing the frequency and impact of alcohol consumption.

Work/Life Balance

A tool to aid in assessing issues between work and home life.

Mood Assessment

Use this checklist to assess how you are feeling right now. 

Depression, Anxiety and Substance Abuse

Anonymous self-assessment tools for mental well-being, depression, anxiety and risking drinking.

suggested Reading for first responders

Videos for First responders