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"Law enforcement personnel are so used to helping others, that when we are in need, we forget to ask for help."
ALEES understands this statement all too well. Law enforcement personnel go through the triumphs and tragedies of life just like everyone else, but sometimes we forget to ask for help, to reach out and to accept the help that is offered. We are family - we bleed blue - we must take care of one another!
Resources
Mental Health Center of America
Our licensed healthcare providers include psychiatrists, psychologists, physician assistants, counselors and wellness associates. Housing a wide variety of mental health specialists and treatment options for mind and body, you’ll find everything you need in one accessible place. We’re all working together to help individuals, couples, and families improve their quality of life. Founded by a Retired Firefighter/EMT and Psychologist.
FIRST Help
It is the mission of FIRST H.E.L.P. to reduce mental health stigma through education, advocate for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, acknowledge the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers we lost to suicide, assist officers in their search for healing, and to bring awareness to suicide and mental health issues.
Retired Sgt. Mike Carleton, Emergency Responder Crisis Solutions (ERCS)
Mike Carleton retired from Tempe PD in 2020 as a sergeant after 21 years of service. During his tenure he was a member of both the Crisis Negotiations Team and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)/Peer Support Team for 19 years. Mike has a passion for assisting fellow first responders experiencing the effects of a critical incident or the cumulative stress that takes its toll on our minds, bodies and families. Mike is available for contact through his cell phone, to speak with as a confidential Peer Resource if your agency does not have a Peer Support team or you would prefer to speak to a peer outside of your agency's team.
Mike's company, Emergency Responder Crisis Solutions (ERCS), has partnerships with several resources around the state to provide first responders and/or their family members with highly qualified and vetted services often at no cost to you. These services are paid for through grants and allows you to seek resources without having to notify your agency.
480 789-9990
Retired Officer Steve Wamsley
I'm Retired Sgt. Steve Wamsley. I was with the Phoenix Police Department for 35 years sworn, and 4 years as a reserve Sgt. During that time after being in several critical incidents, I began to learn about the positive effects of moving forward after being involved in one. I was able to assist the police department with starting our first CISM team which is still in effect today and is one of the premier teams in the nation. I was asked to create a presentation on "How to Heal" from a law enforcement perspective which I have been teaching in a power point all over the state for the last 5 years. Please let me know if I can help in anyway with your agency, an employee, or give a presentation.
Cell 602-228-9259
Wamsleyconsulting@cox.net
Guardian Garage
We provide restorative support for Active and Retired First Responders & Military Service Members who have experienced the effects of trauma while in service by bringing new life to old things. Our program focuses on providing a lifelong way to manage and cope with trauma in a creatively artistic way through restoration of cars and collectibles.
Harbor of Grace Recovery
Harbor of Grace Recovery
Harbor of Grace Recovery
Our First Responder treatment program includes counseling for work-related stress and trauma, and alcohol and substance abuse treatment that includes both inpatient and Intensive Outpatient treatment. Our unique staff make-up includes several career and volunteer first responders that know first-hand the many challenges and understand the stress that every firefighter, EMS provider and police officer encounters on a daily basis. Harbor of Grace’s First Responder Peer Program includes individual counseling, group therapy, and long-term monitoring for those afflicted with work-related stress and trauma. Your confidential call can be made 24 hours a day to 443-502-8606 Simply ask for the First Responder Treatment Program Admissions Team.