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It's hard to pretend you're ok, when your world is "burning down" around you.

 After a tragic line of duty death in his department, our first guest quite literally pulled himself up by his bootstraps. His journey and what he has done with the lessons from his personal experiences has created a domino effect. Listen and hear how he facilitated changes around mental health in his own department and many more in the surrounding Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana Tristate area. 

City of Hamilton’s (OH) career firefighter, Lt Jason Callihan,  is with us for our inaugural episode! He is considered one of our "trail blazers" when it comes to challenging the stigma in the first responder world. Jason led the march in showing what's possible when you get real and get vulnerable, and why it’s worth the risk. He lives with a philosophy of there being "strength in numbers" and choosing to be a "safe place" for his brothers and sisters in the first responder communities. Choosing not to judge or ridicule, he opts to lean into the hard stuff to help save lives.  

In 2017, after seeing first hand the effects of the job, Jason took a deep interest in furthering his own and others’  awareness and education. He trained to be a mental health peer supporter, then became a district leader for his union’s peer team, serving is own department, and the Tristate Area Peer Support Team. 

 While his roles have evolved since 2017, Jason remains a constant presence in the peer community, always being just one phone call away from a scheduled cup of coffee and the support you may need. He is steadfast in his efforts on duty and off duty while in his community living the motto of "If no one else wants to go, send me!"

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After the Tones Drop has been presented and sponsored by Whole House Counseling. After the Tones Drop is for informational purposes only and does not constitute for medical or psychological advice. It is not a substitute for professional health care advice diagnosis or treatment. Please contact a local mental health professional in your area if you are in need of assistance. You can also visit our shows resources page for an abundance of helpful information.

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