Responder Wellness

Research reflects high rates of Depression, Anxiety, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Suicide in the first responder population. Through research we also understand that education, prevention, treatment, and a focus on resiliency are effective in shifting responder’s mental wellness outcomes. Creating a department-wide wellness program is a crucial first step. 

 

The cost of developing and maintaining a wellness program is minimal. Particularly when you consider the financial burden of losing an employee to suicide, or due to a mental health related injury, the cost of worker’s comp, and/or hiring and training a new employee. Financially, it makes more sense to provide preventative care. When there is absolutely no wiggle room in a budget, there are many ways to make a wellness program a reality for your agency.

 

At Midcoast Counseling Group, we collaborate with departments in the planning, development, and execution of a responder wellness program that best suits the needs of your agency. We can assist you in trouble shooting options for covering the cost of the program—whether this means speaking at a town council meeting, or thinking outside the box with fundraising; we will be with you every step of the way.