Patroller Stress Awareness
“An abnormal reaction to an abnormal situation is normal behavior.” ~ Viktor Frankl, MD, Ph.D.
What To Know
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"Seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength."
Critical Incident Stress:
Here is some more information regarding what every patroller needs to know about Critical Incident Stress - click here
Here is some more information regarding what every patroller needs to know about Critical Incident Stress - click here
What To Do
After A Critical Incident - the attached document shares some basic stress management principles that have been shown to help ease or moderate some of the reactions to a critical incident. For more information be sure to read this document - click here
Who To Call
Eastern Division, State and Local Resources for Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
National Resources for Stress Management:
To download this list of local resources for Critical Incident Stress Management in the Eastern Division - click here
- Western MA: (413) 586-6065
- Eastern MA: (508) 820-2000 (peer support network); (978) 567-3722 (CISM Liaison) - website
- RI: (401) 465-2897; (401) 763-2778 (Anne Balboni pager) - website
- NH: (603) 595-3792
- CT: (800) 734-2473
- Eastern PA: (610) 820-9212
- ME: (207) 642-4343
- NJ: (866) 4U-NJ-1ST
- VT: (802) 656-3473 (UVM EMS) - website
- Western NY: (888) 696-9211
- WAPP (Maryland): (800) 648-3001 (EMRC/SYSCOM) - website / email
National Resources for Stress Management:
- Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255
- ResponderAlliance.com: (720) 577-4662 (national resource for stress injury education and support)
To download this list of local resources for Critical Incident Stress Management in the Eastern Division - click here
Covid-19 Stress Continuum
The following Covid 19 Psychological First Aid article was developed to help relieve stress during this crisis and assist first responders to develop resilience in both our work on the front lines and our daily lives. - read more