Prepare for the inevitable . . .

Critical incidents, natural and man-made disasters happen . . . be prepared.

First responders, emergency personnel and disaster response units face repeated exposure to trauma, critical incidents and chronic occupational stress that can affect their mental health, job performance, and overall well-being. Developing an effective response to personnel in crisis requires more than good intentions—it requires planning, training, and organizational support. Agencies that establish clear policies and support systems are better equipped to identify struggling personnel, provide timely assistance, and promote a culture of wellness and resilience.

Cop2Doc team members can provide training and consultation to public safety agencies, emergency/disaster response units, healthcare professionals or other emergency or disaster response units seeking to strengthen their response to first responders in crisis. Services include policy development, crisis response planning, pre-incident education, peer-support team organization and formation, team member selection and program development. Whether building a new program or enhancing an existing one, we help agencies and organizations create effective, evidence-informed systems of support for their personnel.

We provide training and consultations for:

• Law enforcement agencies (municipal, county-level, state, federal),

• Fire departments

• 911 dispatchers

• EMS personnel

• Search and Rescue Teams / Water Rescue Teams / Ski Patrol Teams

• Emergency Room / Trauma Center Personnel

• Coroners / Medical Examiners Offices

• EAP counselors

• Peers Support Teams

• Game Commission / Natural Resource / Water Conservancy

• Disaster response workers

• Social Work Agencies (particularly those dealing with children)

• Probation / Parole Agencies

• School Disaster Response Teams