
Support Lines for First Responders
Seek help and support anonymously with the resources listed below. Designed and provided by those who understand the unique pressure of being a first responder, these resources are available to those who serve as well as their loved ones.
Safe Call Now: 206-459-3020
Copline: 1-800-267-5463
Code 9 – Officer Needs Assistance: 929-244-9911
Serve and Protect: 615-373-8000
Share the Load (Fire, EMS, Rescue): 1-888-731-FIRE (3473)
Additional Support
Psychological First Aid for First Responders
This brochure adapts traditional psychological first aid (PFA) to be used to help first responders manage their reactions during and after a disaster. It offers strategies for coping with the psychological aspects of a traumatic event such as managing intense emotions, and includes resources such as treatment locators. Using PFA for first responders can promote an environment of safety, calm, connectedness, self-efficacy, empowerment, and healing.
Emergency Responders: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself
This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage includes important self-care steps responders should take before, during, and after a traumatic event.