Angela Martin, MS, MA, LPC

09/24/2025

SAVING THOSE WHO SAVE OTHERS has been our mission since starting our nonprofit in 2010. Long before behavioral health and su***de was recognized and talked about within the fire service. We continue supporting firefighters, EMS personnel and dispatchers with their needs. We also provide a safe place for family survivors by hosting an annual retreat, a Facebook group and more recently a monthly survivor chat on Zoom.

If you are struggling, there is help! For immediate assistance call 911. For personal, confidential help, contact FBHA Founder, Jeff Dill at 847-209-8208. Just make the call!

Recognize It, Talk About It, Get Help, You Are Worth It!

09/24/2025

THIS JUST IN.... First Responder Trauma Services just received a national grant for a limited number of FREE seats for our February 40 hour National Peer Support Academy (NPSA), in Colorado . These grant funded seats applies to any FR&FLW who is currently active, (with an agency) in the United States. 911 Operators, FIRE, Law Enforcement, EMS, Nurses, Doctors, Corrections, District Attorneys, Coroners; civilian, federal or military. The number of FREE SEATS are limited so reserve your seats before they are all gone! You will be notified before the end of October to confirm your seat status. A waitlist will be created. Call today!

https://911overwatch.org/attend-academy

09/19/2025

"You are not a machine. You're a soul." Anyone else need this important reminder about 80 times a day? 🙋🏼‍♀️🫣

You are not a machine. You’re a soul who needs music, connection, sunsets, laughter, and small pockets of joy. Prioritize them like your life depends on it — because it does. Life isn’t meant to be a cycle of stress and survival. Pause. Look up. Let the sunset remind you: You’re here to live, not just to hustle. Life is not a to-do list. It’s a gift. Walk slower. Hug longer. Laugh louder. Love deeper. The clock may be ticking, but your presence is timeless. We’ve been conditioned to believe that constant productivity equals worth, but humans weren’t designed for endless output. We need moments of wonder, connection, and rest, not as rewards for hard work, but as essential ingredients for a meaningful life.

Find inspiration in Bella Grace Issue 45: https://stampington.com/bella-grace-issue-45/

09/06/2025

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Firefighter Appreciation Month is a chance to pause and recognize the work you do every day.

From fires and medical calls to accidents and wildland deployments, you face challenges most people can’t imagine, and you do it without hesitation. The hours are long, the sacrifices are real, and the toll can be heavy. But your impact on your communities, crews, and those who count on you is immeasurable.

This month is about saying what often goes unsaid out loud: your commitment doesn’t go unnoticed. Your communities trust you, your families support you, and your brothers and sisters in the fire service rely on you.

Thank you for the work you do, the sacrifices you make, and for showing up day after day. Stay safe, stay sharp, and keep taking care of one another.

Photo Credit: Richard Hester

08/23/2025

It means it mattered ❤️

08/22/2025

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08/14/2025

🚨 Last Call for Upcoming Webinar! 🚨

For years, readiness in the fire service has centered around physical fitness and tactical skills—but true operational strength also requires mental resilience.

Join Lt. Jeff Orrange for this impactful session where he challenges traditional training models and highlights the importance of integrating mental wellness at every level of the fire service—from recruits to seasoned responders.

Discover actionable strategies to foster a culture that values mental health just as much as physical readiness—because peak performance begins with a strong mind.

🗓️ Date: Aug 28
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM ET
📍 Virtual
✅ Register Now: https://bit.ly/4npGiN8

07/23/2025

Overthinking can be painful, especially when you're motivated to excel but struggling to fulfill essential responsibilities. Fortunately, there are tools to help you relieve these pain points.

07/19/2025

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your worth isn’t measured by how much you endure. it’s okay to pause. it’s okay to protect your peace. you don’t have to break to prove you care. 🧡

06/30/2025

06/26/2025

With the heat rising, here’s something not everyone knows:
Some mental health medications can mess with the body’s ability to cool down. That means higher risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke—even if you’re just out in the sun a little too long.

💧 Stay hydrated
🌿 Stick to the shade
🧠 And check in with yourself or your loved ones for signs of overheating (dizziness, confusion, nausea, red hot skin).

Mental health care means full-body care—especially in the summer.

06/22/2025

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