Chief Ed Mann interviews Paige Heller, Director of Clinical Services at BHS, for a critical conversation on first responder behavioral health, suicide prevention, and ways you can help make a difference for someone struggling. Hear from Paige as she discusses BHS and their partnership with Provident's First Responder Assistance Program (FRAP) -- a confidential helpline with Master’s level clinicians who provide tools and strategies to assist callers who need help. In addition, she explains the importance of making mental health a normal part of our conversations, and how department leaders can positively impact how others can seek help. She also addresses some of the warning signs of suicide.
Chief Ed Mann interviews Paige Heller, Director of Clinical Services at BHS, for a critical conversation on first responder behavioral health, suicide prevention, and ways you can help make a difference for someone struggling. Hear from Paige as she discusses BHS and their partnership with Provident's First Responder Assistance Program (FRAP) -- a confidential helpline with Master’s level clinicians who provide tools and strategies to assist callers who need help. In addition, she explains the importance of making mental health a normal part of our conversations, and how department leaders can positively impact how others can seek help. She also addresses some of the warning signs of suicide.
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Don’t miss our
upcoming webinar on March 28 as Paige explores these topics more and provides training on first responder behavioral health, especially in relation to suicide and PTSD.
All live attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Provident. Learn more and register
HERE.
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The First Responder Assistance Program is not insurance and is provided through Provident by BHS™ in partnership with Responders 1st Call™.