
Mental Health for First Responders
PRICE
FREE
DATE
2026-Mar-2
DURATION
1 Day
LOCATION
Tuscaloosa, AL, US
HOST AGENCY
Alabama Fire College
TOPICS
Career Development, Critical Incidents, EMT, Fire Professionals, Leadership, Mental Health, Peer Support, Police, Wellness, Women's Health
AVAILABLE
SCHOLARSHIPS
Unk
SPONSORSHIPS
Unk
EDUCATIONAL CREDITS
Yes
COURSE DESCRIPTION
First responders face unique pressures, and you don’t have to face them alone. This in-person training is designed specifically for first responders to help you identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in yourself, your colleagues, and those you serve.
🧠 What you’ll gain:
✔️ Practical tools for reaching out during a crisis
✔️ Insight into responder culture, stigma, and risk factors
✔️ Hands-on, interactive learning with a provided manual
✔️ Local and national mental health resources
🎓 Earn a 3-year certification + 8 CEUs upon successful completion.
By addressing the realities of the job, this training helps reduce stigma, strengthen resilience, enhance crisis response, and support the well-being of you, your team, and your community.
