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Sep 4, 20204 min read
How Can Emergency Responders Manage their Own Response to a Traumatic Event?
Addressing the emergent psychological needs of others during a traumatic event can be a draining experience. Working with individuals who...
Jul 7, 20202 min read
Bereavement Resources
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, it's important to find the support and resources you will need to help you heal and...
Jul 7, 20201 min read
Thank You VFIS
In April of this year, we put together an emergency fund for first responders who were affected by COVID-19. Our goal was to provide...
Apr 18, 20202 min read
COVID-19 First Responder Fatalities
We are grieved by the loss of the first responders who have died in the line of duty due to the COVID-19 virus. We honor their sacrifice,...
Apr 15, 20201 min read
COVID-19 ADDED TO LIST OF DISEASES UNDER RYAN WHITE ACT
On March 27, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a notice that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and...
Apr 11, 20207 min read
More Freebies For You & Your Family
Read Your Heart Out For all of you who love to read, here are some great freebies for you to check out! Free 2-Month Kindle Unlimited...
Apr 10, 20202 min read
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Mar 31, 20202 min read
Stress Awareness Month 2020
April is Stress Awareness Month and has been held in April since 1992 to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our m
Mar 31, 20200 min read
DOJ Response on Benefits for COVID-19 Related Deaths for First Responders
The DOJ has released information on PSOB Benefits for first responders who die due to contracting COVID-19 while on duty.
Mar 17, 20203 min read
What I Will Do in Response to the Corona Virus - A Therapist's Response
My sincere thanks to first responders and medical personnel who don’t have the option of staying home to avoid an illness. This is a...
Mar 16, 20206 min read
COVID-19 Resources For First Responders
Updated 3/23/20 @ 1:00 PM COVID-19 Specific Information Center for Disease Control- Updated information about the virus; what you need to...
Feb 18, 20203 min read
Strengthening Your Mind By Strengthening Your Body
Although different aspects of your being operate independently, they're still connected. At some point, they come together to create the...
Feb 10, 20202 min read
We Remember Our 2019 Fallen First Responders
The Texas LODD Task Force honors our Texas fallen first responders from 2019. Each of these lives represents a community, an agency, and...
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