NVFC program focuses on behavioral health

摘要

The objectives of the new National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Share the Load™ support program are to bring behavioral health to the forefront of the fire service and "to break the stigma around behavioral health issues, open up the dialogue in departments, and provide resources departments and emergency personnel can use to prevent tragedy," according to the organization. The NVFC, in partnership with American Addiction Centers, has created the Fire/EMS Helpline, which is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day/seven days a week to firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and their families. The helpline may also be offered by departments as an Employee Assistance Program. The helpline is available at 1-888-731-FIRE (3473).