The First Responder Mental Health and Suicide Deterrence Subcommittee of the Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council is charged with making recommendations on how to reduce the incidence of suicide and attempted suicide among employed or retired first responders in Florida. The Subcommittee identifies and makes recommendations on developing training programs and materials that empower first responders to enhance their mental wellness.
The Subcommittee fosters a culture of mutual support and solidarity among active and retired first responders by:
The Subcommittee continues the work of the First Responder Suicide Deterrence Task Force which was created adjunct to the Statewide Office for Suicide Prevention through July of 2023. Please see below for the suite of three First Responder Suicide Deterrence Task Force annual reports that were presented to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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2nd Alarm Project Phone: (850) 480-9314 Website: 2ndalarmproject.org/counseling |
Phone and text line staffed by licensed clinicians specializing in mental health services for first responders and their families. Also offering access to trained first responder peer support team members. Crisis line: No |
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211 Broward / Hero4Hero Line Phone: 866-760-HERO (4376) Website: hero4hero.org |
Counseling line staffed by first responders providing information, referrals, and short-term crisis counseling. Crisis line: Yes |
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Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Phone: 866-4FL-HERO (4376) |
Counseling line staffed by first responders providing information, referrals, and short-term crisis counseling. Crisis line: Yes |
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University of Central Florida RESTORES Phone: (407) 823-1657 Website: ucfrestores.com |
Single-session consultation line staffed by first responders for mental health concerns. Individuals receive a personalized treatment strategy and referrals for ongoing services. Crisis line: No |
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UCF RESTORES Blueline & Redline Rescue Websites: bluelinerescue.org (opens in a new tab) redlinerescue.org (opens in a new tab) |
Serving law enforcement officers (Blueline Rescue), firefighters (Redline Rescue), and their families in times of need. |