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SUMMARY:Mental Health 911: Identifying and Responding to Crisis
DESCRIPTION:This one day class will explore the mental health challenges 911 callers face daily as well as that of all first responders.\n\nCLASS OVERVIEW\n\nIn this course\, we will explore the mental health challenges faced by the individuals we interact with daily. You will learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of various mental health conditions\, including Schizophrenia\, Bipolar Disorder\, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)\, Depression\, Autism Spectrum Disorder\, and more.\n\nIn the afternoon session\, our focus will shift inward—to our own mental health as telecommunicators and first responders. We will address the elevated risk of suicide within our profession and discuss how to recognize warning signs in ourselves and our colleagues. The course also covers the symptoms and impact of conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)\, Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)\, and other mental health challenges that are common in high-stress roles.\n\nThis is a nationally recognized and highly regarded course\, known for its relevance\, depth\, and practical application.\n\nCourse Objectives / Reasons to Take This Course:Enhance your ability to identify mental health conditions such as Schizophrenia\, Bipolar Disorder\, OCD\, Depression\, Autism Spectrum Disorder\, and more in the individuals you serve daily.\nGain tools to respond more effectively and empathetically to callers experiencing mental health crises.Understand the unique mental health risks faced by telecommunicators and first responders\, including the heightened risk of suicide.Recognize the signs and symptoms of PTSD\, C-PTSD\, and other stress-related disorders within yourself and your colleagues.Build self-awareness and resilience by exploring strategies to support your mental wellness in a high-stress profession.Learn how to intervene early when warning signs of mental health struggles appear in the workplace.Receive training from a nationally recognized course known for its practical application\, relevance\, and impact in the public safety field.\n\nInstructor: Jason Long\n\nOTHER DETAILS\nThese continuing education classes are being sponsored by the Statewide 911 Board for Indiana PSAPs. The classes are open to all PSAP personnel. Each day of class in this location is limited to 90 participants.\nLunch will be provided by INdigital.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/mental-health-911-identifying-and-responding-to-crisis-2/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Responder Mental Health
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SUMMARY:Mental Health 911: Identifying and Responding to Crisis
DESCRIPTION:This one day class will explore the mental health challenges 911 callers face daily as well as that of all first responders.\n\nCLASS OVERVIEW\n\nIn this course\, we will explore the mental health challenges faced by the individuals we interact with daily. You will learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of various mental health conditions\, including Schizophrenia\, Bipolar Disorder\, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)\, Depression\, Autism Spectrum Disorder\, and more.\n\nIn the afternoon session\, our focus will shift inward—to our own mental health as telecommunicators and first responders. We will address the elevated risk of suicide within our profession and discuss how to recognize warning signs in ourselves and our colleagues. The course also covers the symptoms and impact of conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)\, Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)\, and other mental health challenges that are common in high-stress roles.\n\nThis is a nationally recognized and highly regarded course\, known for its relevance\, depth\, and practical application.\n\nCourse Objectives / Reasons to Take This Course:Enhance your ability to identify mental health conditions such as Schizophrenia\, Bipolar Disorder\, OCD\, Depression\, Autism Spectrum Disorder\, and more in the individuals you serve daily.\nGain tools to respond more effectively and empathetically to callers experiencing mental health crises.Understand the unique mental health risks faced by telecommunicators and first responders\, including the heightened risk of suicide.Recognize the signs and symptoms of PTSD\, C-PTSD\, and other stress-related disorders within yourself and your colleagues.Build self-awareness and resilience by exploring strategies to support your mental wellness in a high-stress profession.Learn how to intervene early when warning signs of mental health struggles appear in the workplace.Receive training from a nationally recognized course known for its practical application\, relevance\, and impact in the public safety field.\n\nInstructor: Jason Long\n\nOTHER DETAILS\nThese continuing education classes are being sponsored by the Statewide 911 Board for Indiana PSAPs. The classes are open to all PSAP personnel. Each day of class in this location is limited to 90 participants.\nLunch will be provided by INdigital.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/mental-health-911-identifying-and-responding-to-crisis/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Responder Mental Health
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SUMMARY:Critical Incident Stress Management Training - Offered By Griffith and Highland Police Departments
DESCRIPTION:CISM Training\nInstructor: Jerry Baker\nMr. Baker is an instructor for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation providing training to first responders in dealing with the aftermath of trauma and disasters. He is a member of the State FOP Memorial Team\, serving as a first responder\, and trainer for many police and fire throughout Indiana. \nWhat is it?\nCritical Incident Stress Management training equips individuals with techniques and strategies to reduce stress and promote recovery following a critical incident. This is a three-day\, certification course teaching a comprehensive approach that involves a range of interventions including: pre-crisis preparation\, defusing\, critical incident stress debriefing (CISD)\, individual crisis intervention\, follow-up and referral. \nWhy is CISM training important for first responders?\nReduced the risk of long-term psychological issues\, promoted mental health support\, fosters resilience\, enhances communication and teamwork\, and supports overall well-being. \nFebruary 9th – 11th\, 2026\nHighland Police Department\n3315 Ridge Road\, Highland\, IN 46322\nLocation Contact: Halie Gonlag\, 219-838-3184 ext. 3328 \nCost: $350 per participant\nInvoices are issued upon registration.\nFees due no later than January 7th\, 2026\nBilling contact: Erica Rios-Corbin 219-924-7503 ext 300
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/critical-incident-stress-management-training-offered-by-griffith-and-highland-police-departments/
LOCATION:Highland Police Department\, 3315 Ridge Road\, Highland\, IN\, 46322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clinicians,Responder Mental Health
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SUMMARY:ResponderStrong Mental Health Curriculum: Train the Trainer Workshop - November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Emergency Response work has always presented unique mental\, emotional and physical challenges. Over the past few years\, stress levels among all those who protect and support our communities have escalated to unprecedented levels\, driving demand for solutions like ResponderStrong’s Mental Health Curriculum. \nCreated for Responders by Responders\, this highly regarded program is being implemented across the nation to bolster resiliency\, erode stigma\, and decrease stress injury: burnout\, compassion fatigue\, anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality. Recognizing that budget constraints often hinder access to content like this\, we are proud to offer this workshop FREE to Responders through generous support from our sponsoring partners. \nThe Train the Trainer workshop is based upon a detailed instructor manual designed to support facilitators\, provides on-line access to updated materials\, and allows for deeper discussion of the:\n– research and data regarding prevalence of stress injury among our population\n– stress injury model and cumulative stress\n– suicidality- how it develops and how to create effective intervention and prevention\n– impacts of the job on families and ways to mitigate\n– proven practices to improve resilience and better manage stress\n– additional resources and solutions to supplement local options \nOffered to all those working in Emergency Response\, including: Law Enforcement\, Fire\, EMS\, Dispatch\, Healthcare\, Patrol\, Coroner\, Wildland\, Disaster Response\, Mental Health Clinicians\, and others trained to serve our communities. Career or volunteer\, current or former- all are welcome. Our content supports the human behind the badge\, uniform\, and scrubs. Through this Train the Trainer model\, we empower YOU\, the local wellness champions with vetted\, relevant\, and useful material to integrate within your agency and share with your community.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/responderstrong-mental-health-curriculum-train-the-trainer-workshop-september/
LOCATION:MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus\, 4203 Montdale Park Drive\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clinicians,Family,Responder Mental Health
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SUMMARY:Unite the Lines Heroes Shootout Pheasant Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2025 First Responder shoot out is now open – and this year there are two days of opportunities! Check out the registration link for more information. \nCamping is available contact Brenden “Goody” Goodman at 574-292-4561 to secure your site. \nMaier Pheasant Farm\, Bremen\, IN\n65450 Fir Rd\, Bremen\, IN 46506 \nCivilians cost is $150/person. No Veteran or First Responder pays but still needs to register.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/unite-the-lines-heroes-shootout-pheasant-hunt/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Clinicians,Family,Responder Mental Health
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SUMMARY:2nd Alarm Webinar:  Zero Suicide Framework for First Responders
DESCRIPTION:Suicide prevention with first responders requires more than good intentions\, it takes a plan. The Zero Suicide Framework is a nationally recognized\, evidence-informed\, system-wide strategy that calls for strong organizational commitment and the integration of prevention practices from leadership through the front lines. This webinar explores how the framework has been adapted for first responder agencies to strengthen resilience\, reduce risk\, and embed a culture of safety and support. \nParticipants will learn:\n-Each core element of the Zero Suicide Framework and its purpose\n-How to adapt and apply these elements specifically in first responder environments\n-Actionable strategies for implementing the model\n-An operational case study demonstrating how the model was successfully adapted at the statewide level \nJoin us to explore how the Zero Suicide Framework can transform how first responder agencies address suicide risk and prevention.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/2nd-alarm-webinar-zero-suicide-framework-for-first-responders/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Clinicians,Family,Responder Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T070000
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SUMMARY:ResponderStrong Mental Health Curriculum: Train the Trainer Workshop - Fort Wayne Location
DESCRIPTION:Emergency Response work has always presented unique mental\, emotional and physical challenges. Over the past few years\, stress levels among all those who protect and support our communities have escalated to unprecedented levels\, driving demand for solutions like ResponderStrong’s Mental Health Curriculum. \nCreated for Responders by Responders\, this highly regarded program is being implemented across the nation to bolster resiliency\, erode stigma\, and decrease stress injury: burnout\, compassion fatigue\, anxiety\, depression\, and suicidality. Recognizing that budget constraints often hinder access to content like this\, we are proud to offer this workshop FREE to Responders through generous support from our sponsoring partners. \nThe Train the Trainer workshop is based upon a detailed instructor manual designed to support facilitators\, provides on-line access to updated materials\, and allows for deeper discussion of the:\n– research and data regarding prevalence of stress injury among our population\n– stress injury model and cumulative stress\n– suicidality- how it develops and how to create effective intervention and prevention\n– impacts of the job on families and ways to mitigate\n– proven practices to improve resilience and better manage stress\n– additional resources and solutions to supplement local options \nOffered to all those working in Emergency Response\, including: Law Enforcement\, Fire\, EMS\, Dispatch\, Healthcare\, Patrol\, Coroner\, Wildland\, Disaster Response\, Mental Health Clinicians\, and others trained to serve our communities. Career or volunteer\, current or former- all are welcome. Our content supports the human behind the badge\, uniform\, and scrubs. Through this Train the Trainer model\, we empower YOU\, the local wellness champions with vetted\, relevant\, and useful material to integrate within your agency and share with your community.
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/responderstrong-mental-health-curriculum-train-the-trainer-workshop-september-2/
LOCATION:Southwest Fire Protection District\, 7001 Old Trail Road\, Fort Wayne\, 46809\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clinicians,Family,Responder Mental Health
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SUMMARY:Porter County Sheriff’s Office - Strength in Stillness: Meditative Yoga for First Responders
DESCRIPTION:Strength in Stillness\nMeditative Yoga for First Responders\nPorter County first responders are encouraged to come experience the benefits of meditation and yoga\, courtesy of the Porter County Health Department. \nAccessible for all skill and flexibility levels. \nPotential benefits include: Reduced risk for PTSD\, improved coordination and strength\, improved resilience and mood\, and reduced blood pressure and stress levels. \nWhen:\n1st & 2nd Mondays of each month\n1pm-2pm \nJune 2 & 9\, July 7 & 14\, August 4 & 11\, September 8\, October 6 & 13\, November 3 & 10\, December 1 & 8. \nWhere:\nPorter County Sheriff’s Office\n2755 SR-49\nValparaiso\, IN 46383
URL:https://maacfoundation.org/class/18222/
LOCATION:Porter County Sheriff’s Office Training Room\, 2755 St. Rd. 49\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Responder Mental Health
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