PTSD Prevention and Support for Georgia First Responders
Marco is a newly certified peer counselor who has recovered from job-related PTSD. He is excited to spread the word about the new benefits available under the Ashley Wilson Act. Georgia public entities are encouraged to share this video with first responders.
The Georgia First Responder PTSD Program collaborated with the Department of Public Safety's Office of Public Safety Support to develop this fictional video to raise awareness about two important resources for Georgia first responders: confidential peer counseling and confidential occupational PTSD benefits.
Learn about the support and benefits available to you and share the video in your first responder communities.
This video may be shared in its entirety without alteration.
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Resources for First Responders
Suicide/Crisis Hotline: 988
Office of Public Safety Support
Your Medical Plan
Call the phone number on the back of your ID card and ask for help finding a psychologist, psychiatrist, or physician certified in a specialty appropriate for trauma-related mental health diagnoses.
PTSD Benefits for First Responders - Fact Sheet
Georgia First Responder PTSD Program - (These benefits meet the requirements of the Ashley Wilson Act.)
First Responders and PTSD: Moving Past the Trauma
Officer Ashley Wilson opens up about the tragic death of her partner, her PTSD diagnosis and treatment process, and her return to service as a first responder. Share her story to help raise awareness about what PTSD can look like and to illustrate the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
Come in from the Rain
This Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs video shines a light on the silent toll of public safety work, and the importance of saying, “I’m not okay.” It’s a reminder that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
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