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Armor Up: Supporting First Responders Through Trauma and Healing With Vanessa Stapleton Riley
Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of mental health, suicide, and PTSD
Armor Up WV
https://www.facebook.com/ARMORUP.WV/
Safe Call Now
https://www.safecallnowusa.org/
Responder Health
https://responderhealth.com/
Register For the Drive
https://www.redcrossblood.org/
Summary
In this episode, Dan speaks with Vanessa Stapleton Riley from Armor Up West Virginia about the critical support provided to first responders dealing with PTSD and mental health challenges. They discuss the establishment of the organization, the importance of mental health education, the role of crisis hotlines, and the various training programs available for families and first responders. Vanessa shares her personal experiences and the impact of community initiatives like the Lieutenant Aaron Acree Blood Drive, emphasizing the need for open conversations about mental health and suicide prevention within the first responder community.
Music: Solo Acoustic 5
Musician: music by audionautix.com
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
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By Dan MeansTrigger warning: This episode includes discussions of mental health, suicide, and PTSD
Armor Up WV
https://www.facebook.com/ARMORUP.WV/
Safe Call Now
https://www.safecallnowusa.org/
Responder Health
https://responderhealth.com/
Register For the Drive
https://www.redcrossblood.org/
Summary
In this episode, Dan speaks with Vanessa Stapleton Riley from Armor Up West Virginia about the critical support provided to first responders dealing with PTSD and mental health challenges. They discuss the establishment of the organization, the importance of mental health education, the role of crisis hotlines, and the various training programs available for families and first responders. Vanessa shares her personal experiences and the impact of community initiatives like the Lieutenant Aaron Acree Blood Drive, emphasizing the need for open conversations about mental health and suicide prevention within the first responder community.
Music: Solo Acoustic 5
Musician: music by audionautix.com
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode