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first responder resources

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First Responder Crisis

Resources

The Yard Foundation

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First responders spend their careers showing up for others. The Yard Foundation exists to show up for them—providing support and financial assistance to firefighters and their families during times of injury, illness, loss, or hardship. Their firefighter-led organization works to provide a trusted source of help when the first responder community needs it most.

Head to The Yard Foundation for more information and available resources.

Upcoming Events & Support

Flyer for a weekly support group for female first responders affected by divorce, starting June 4th at 6:30 pm. Includes topics like stressors, sharing experiences, goals, and plans, with a QR code and contact information at the bottom.
Flyer for a peer support group called 'Beyond the Badge' for first responders, starting in May. It offers support for transitioning from the job, and covers topics like process grief, trauma, and navigating changing identities. Contact information and donation request included.
A flyer for a Frontline Care Center promoting ADHD in First Responders, covering topics like psychoeducation, strengths, challenges, strategies for thriving, and resources, along with contact information for Karson.
Flyer for Frontline Care Center promoting parenting as a first responder, listing resources such as handling unpredictability, managing stress and emotional well-being, teaching resilience, active listening, and parenting resources. Contact information for Karson is provided.

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Green flyer with supportive message for responder spouses, promoting drop-in therapy sessions for responders and their families. The flyer lists topics such as shift work balance, family stressors, coworker dynamics, and interpersonal relationships. It includes contact information for Lyndsey McIntyre, details about the sessions every Friday at 1 pm from June 13 to August 8, and an email to reserve a spot. The flyer is decorated with orange line accents and features a logo with emergency and responder symbols at the bottom left.

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Frontline Care Center

Available to First Responders, Veterans, Active Duty, Reserve, and their families. Located in Lake County to help those who serve and sacrifice for our communities and country.

Now open in Round Lake, IL 60073

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services provided

-Confidential mental health and substance use treatment
-Crisis Intervention
-Specialized clinical care by passionate, credentialed providers
-A comfortable space to debrief after an emergency response

-Wellness Visits per SAFE-T Act
-Individual and family counseling
-Yoga, meditation, nutrition, and holistic wellness services
-Family advocacy and support
-Connection to local area assistance

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Counseling

We know you face intense experiences leading to PTSD and stress symptoms. We support you in dealing with and recovering from these challenges.

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Crisis Care and Hotlines

Asking for help is a sign of strength, and if we aren’t able to provide the urgent support you need, we have resources that can. 

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About Living Pono

Meet our team of counselors and service providers and understand the approach we take to helping you become a more balanced you.

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