09/06/2023
Welcome to the RESPond hub!
We are working with Talk Su***de Canada, a national su***de prevention crisis line service, to better understand what first responders want and need from a crisis line. First responders have been identified as a priority group for su***de prevention because they are more likely to experience mental distress, post-traumatic stress injury, and suicidality, due to the nature of their work and challenges in accessing mental health services.
Crisis lines are an effective strategy for su***de prevention but this has not been well studied among first responders. Right now, we know very little about who, how, or why first responders access crisis line services, what barriers they may face in making use of these services, and whether the crisis line services offered are acceptable and effective. Similarly, there is limited understanding of the unique needs, professional identities, and strengths that may impact the experiences of first responders who access crisis lines.
We are working with first responder organizations and individuals living across Canada to better understand what they need and want in a crisis line service. We would love to connect with you!
