Frontline Professionals

NAMI Frontline Wellness now offers 1-1 Peer Support Leader training materials for:

• Fire and EMS Professionals
• Law Enforcement Professionals
• Emergency Room Physicians

NAMI’s Stronger Together is a four-hour workshop designed to empower firefighters and their significant others to strengthen their relationship and address the unique challenges faced by public safety families. To learn more, contact NAMI GLAC at [email protected].

Frontline professionals face many challenges in their day-to-day work life. From the pressure of protecting and caring for others to working long shifts — health care and public safety are stressful fields of work.

The effects of chronic stress, cumulative trauma and shiftwork can feel overwhelming and take a toll on your mental wellness. If you are struggling, you are not alone.

NAMI is here to help. NAMI Frontline Wellness offers resources and tools developed specifically for public safety and health care professionals, and their family members.

As you navigate this site, you will find information and resources that include:

• Peer support
• Confidential, professional support
• Techniques to build resilience
• Support for family members
• Information on how to identify signs of a potential mental health emergency
• Information on alcohol and substance use
• Wellness resources

Additionally, NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates are actively providing education, support and local resources to help public safety and health care professionals, agencies and organizations learn more about mental health. Contact your local NAMI to find out what’s available in your area.

Your bravery and selflessness protect the health and safety of everyone. Your mental health and wellness matter too, and we are here to help provide support.

If you want to know more, email Traute Winters at [email protected].