First Response Mental Health

07/15/2025

From solving complex client needs to chasing sunsets across the globe 🌍 Meet Anj—our rockstar Account Manager who helps shape PeerConnect, one feedback-driven update at a time.

07/07/2025

We join the Windsor Police Service in celebrating the vital importance of First Responder Wellness, a pillar of .

A heartfelt congratulations to Cst. Monique Bergeron on being named a Champion of Mental Health by the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT)! This well-deserved recognition highlights her unwavering dedication to supporting the wellbeing of her colleagues and the broader first responder community.

Last month, Cst. Monique Bergeron was named a Champion of Mental Health by the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT).

Cst. Bergeron was selected as one of 20 Canadian public safety personnel who go the extra mile to support their colleagues’ wellbeing. She is a certified facilitator with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, an instructor at St. Clair College, and a sought-after expert in the field of mental health for first responders.

Please join us in recognizing Cst. Bergeron for her tireless mental health advocacy!

Read more about the CIPSRT Champions of Mental Health award winners: https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/en/champions-of-mental-health-2024-recipients

07/04/2025

This Fourth, we’re grateful for the amazing team and clients who make our work meaningful. Enjoy the fireworks, BBQs!
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06/25/2025

Do you offer a service that is First Responder specific? We'd love if you'd join our directory. And the best news? It's free! Hit us up in the DM's to learn more!

06/25/2025

Do you offer a service that is First Responder specific? We would love to have you join our Directory. Get in touch today!

06/23/2025

Check out our latest blog post from Haleo Clinic on the link between oxytocin and sleep.

How do you ensure you're getting enough hours in at night? Give your best tips below and lets help each other out :)
https://firstresponsemh.com/mentalhealthandsleep/

06/11/2025

✨ Close your eyes.
✨ Take a deep breath in… and out.

Enjoy a mid-week rest for 30 seconds.

06/04/2025

Want to strengthen your LEMHWA grant application? Partner with PeerConnect!
We can show you how to streamline your wellness program and get valuable resources and instant access to peer support for your members and their families.

Visit this page to learn more and to get help with your application: https://firstresponsemh.com/lemhwa-grant-partner/

06/03/2025

Want to learn more about effective peer support? We love 's article on breaking down barriers in mental health and wellness. Read it here>>> https://firstresponsemh.com/building-an-effective-peer-support-program/

05/30/2025

Katie Carlson, Director of Wellness Initiatives at the Marion County Sheriff's Office (IN) says this about building a robust Peer Support Team:

"How do you select the right people for a Peer Support Team?

It’s a question I’ve been asked again and again—by people who genuinely want to do this right, but don’t know where to begin.

When we built our team, I spent months researching best practices, talking to other agencies, and thinking critically about what would actually work here.

Since then, I’ve helped guide others through the same process. And while every agency is different, some principles hold true:

✅ Be transparent.
✅ Make it meaningful (not just a checkbox).
✅ Cast a wide net—but hold a clear standard.

This carousel walks you through the process that has worked for us—from planning to selection to training and beyond.

And one final reminder: you never really know who your rock stars will be until they’re on the team. Stay open."

We, at PeerConnect, believe that the right team matters. Did you know our library is full of resources for your wellness program? Contact us today to learn more!

05/26/2025

Happy Memorial Day!

Today’s the perfect day for BBQs, sunshine, and gratitude—but let’s not forget the first responders who might be working while you’re off the clock.

Quick wellness tip for heroes on shift today:
If you’ve got 60 seconds between calls, try this:
1️⃣ Breathe in for 4 (smell the imaginary grill)
2️⃣ Hold for 4 (…no burnt burgers, please)
3️⃣ Exhale for 6 (let go of the stress)

Repeat twice. You’ve just reset your nervous system!

05/21/2025

Mark your Calendars! Our June Webinar is set and we'd love to have you join us!

Click the link below to register.