FIRST DUE
MENTAL HEALTH IS PHYSICAL HEALTH
Peer support is empowering . It can help you regain a sense of control over situations and feelings that can feel very overwhelming . It ’ s an effective , timehonored approach for mental and physical health support across a wide range of medical specialties .
No matter what kind of challenge you ’ re facing – even a cancer diagnosis – having the support of a peer who ‘ gets it ’ and will genuinely listen can help alleviate some of the burden . Setting health goals and talking through challenges improves coping , reduces fear , and offers hope .
To learn more , contact your local NAMI or email : frontlinewellness @ nami . org
FIRST DUE
PEER SUPPORT
After all , you ’ re part of the fire service family , and you are not alone .
NAMI Frontline Wellness offers an innovative , interagency peer support model designed to increase confidentiality , one of the most common barriers to seeking support . If your agency is interested in training peer support leaders , NAMI First Due Peer Support training materials are available at no cost . nami . org / FrontlinePublicSafety