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Resources for First Responders

Serving Injured First Responders in Seattle & Throughout Washington

Every day, first responders risk their health, safety, and lives in service to others. Often, law enforcement officers, paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, healthcare workers, and other first responders suffer serious injuries and work-related medical conditions, affecting their physical health and mental wellbeing.

There are a variety of local support groups available to different types of first responders in Seattle and the surrounding areas. Along with professional medical care, these groups can provide a much-needed network for healing.

At Emery Reddy Serious Injury Department, we are proud to serve first responders and others who prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the public. To that end, we have put together a list of resources for injured first responders and their families. In addition to these resources, we encourage you to speak to your or your loved one’s healthcare provider, who can provide additional resources and information on obtaining physical and/or mental health services specific to your or your loved one’s needs.

Crisis Resources for First Responders

  • Safe Call Now: 1-206-459-3020: Safe Call Now is a 24-hour hotline for first responders and their families. Staffed by first responders, they provide resources and information for those struggling with mental health issues, substance abuse, and related challenges.
  • Copline: 1-800-267-5463: Available exclusively to law enforcement, this confidential hotline offers help to United States law enforcement officials and members. Visit copline.org for more resources and assistance.
  • Share the Load Fire/EMS Helpline: 1-888-731-3473: Run by the National Volunteer Fire Council, Share the Load offers a helpline, as well as a text-based help service, to provide information and resources to first responders seeking support.
  • Frontline Helpline: 1-866-676-7500: Staffed by first responders and run by Frontline Responder Services, the Frontline Helpline is a 24-hour call service providing assistance to first responders and their families.
  • Code 4 Northwest: 1-425-243-5092: Code 4 Northwest is a volunteer support and crisis response group dedicated to helping both active and retired first responders in Washington. The confidential crisis hotline is open 24/7.

General Crisis Hotlines

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides assistance and support to anyone seeking help for mental health crises and related personal issues.
  • Crisis Text Line: Text “Help” or “Start” to 741-741: The Crisis Text Line connects individuals with trained crisis counselors who can provide support and resources regarding a range of crises and personal needs.

Support Groups for First Responders

  • Behind the Badge: Behind the Badge is a foundation dedicated to providing support to law enforcement officers, families, and communities after an officer is severely injured or killed in the line of duty. Learn more by visiting https://behindthebadgefoundation.org/.
  • WASTATE C.O.P.S.: Washington State Concerns of Police Survivors (WASTATE C.O.P.S.) provides support to the surviving family members and co-workers in Washington of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Visit https://www.washingtonstatecops.org/ to learn more.
  • Stand with Those Who Serve: Founded in 2010 following the death of six Washington State law enforcement officers, Stand with Those Who Serve is an annual event that strives to bring together first responders and their families in the community. Visit https://swtws.org/.
  • First Responder Support Network: Staffed by a community of first responders, FRSN helps first responders affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other work-related conditions on the path to recovery. Visit their website at https://www.frsn.org/ to learn more.
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