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Resource Guide

RESOURCE GUIDE 

Corrections professionals serve on the front lines of public safety, working in high-stress, fast-paced environments that require resilience, skill, and dedication. Whether responding to emergencies, managing critical incidents, or supporting the rehabilitation process, your role is vital in maintaining safety and security within our institutions and communities.

This page is designed to provide you with valuable resources to support both your professional development and personal well-being. Here, you’ll find information on mental health and wellness programs, crisis intervention support, training opportunities, peer support networks, and tools to enhance job performance. These resources aim to help you stay informed, prepared, and supported throughout your career in corrections.

Your work is challenging, but you are not alone. Explore the resources available to you and take advantage of the support designed to keep you safe, resilient, and empowered in your profession.


MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

Psychology Today –  Psychology Today 

  • Offers immediate help, with fast results. You can find a professional Therapist, Psychiatrists, Treatment Centers, and Support Groups with one click.

Corrections Fatigue & Wellness TrainingDesert Waters Correctional Outreach 

  • Offers resilience-building training and resources for corrections staff.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – First Responder ResourcesNAMI

  • Mental health support, peer resources, and crisis intervention training.

First Responder Mental Health ResourcesSAMHSA

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's support for first responders.


CRISIS & PEER SUPPORT

Corrections & First Responder Crisis Text Line – Text “BADGE" to 741741
  • Confidential, 24/7 crisis text support for first responders.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
  • 24/7, free, and confidential support for anyone in distress.
First Responder Peer Support NetworkFRSN
  • Confidential peer support and retreats for first responders.


FAMILY & WORK-LIFE BALANCE

First Responder Family Support NetworkFRFSN

  • Resources for first responders and their families to cope with the stress of the job.

Badge of LifeBadge of Life

  • Mental health education and PTSD support for law enforcement and corrections professionals.

RESOURCE DOCUMENTS




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In a high-stress environment like corrections, mental and emotional well-being can often take a backseat. But what if just six minutes could make a difference? The 'I Need Six Minutes' Suicide Prevention campaign is a simple yet powerful way for staff to support one another by creating a culture of trust, connection, and life-saving support within DOC.

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