LIFELINES: A Proactive Approach to Supporting First Responders
First responders face tremendous challenges, yet support is often reactive, provided only after a crisis occurs. Our LIFELINES Program introduces a pre-crisis approach – creating a robust support group that fosters stronger connections, trust, and camaraderie and reduces feelings of isolation.
Through live, interactive sessions, we build a foundation of relationships – an authentic community – where first responders feel supported and empowered.
This powerful foundation encourages participants to seek professional help when needed, reducing the stigma often associated with doing so.
The LIFELINES Program addresses the fourth of the Five Quintuple Aims for improving healthcare: Provider well-being.
Sessions are Delivered Live on Zoom
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- Immersive: two 5-hour sessions spaced the way that works for you
- Steady: five 2-hour sessions spaced to suit your schedules
Your Options: Schedule Cohort dates for your organization OR join a scheduled Cohort.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
EMTs in New Jersey or Pennsylvania receive 10 CEUs upon completion. We are in the process of seeking CEU approval for the course in other areas.
The Program Also Provides:
- Tools and Frameworks to facilitate the continuation of regular gatherings and onboarding when new members join the organization.
- Ongoing support will be provided for one year following the program’s conclusion.
- A Community Leadership Certificate is awarded by Kalliergo Community Building for active participation.
- A Course Workbook with additional readings and resources.
- The book, Sounding the Drum: Community Building in the Digital Age.
Feedback From the 1st Cohort of the Lifelines Program
I felt that the program offered insight on how to deal with day-to-day operations more effectively in our work. It also gave me an opportunity to connect in a different way to some fellow employees. Marty Zorn, EMT, Anderson County EMS, Tennessee
I really enjoyed some of the prompts and questions that provoke intelligent conversations. I also enjoyed the debates in order to come to consensus which made the experience more fun. I also enjoy the fresh take on how to improve mental health through making connections. Devin, Paramedic, Anderson County EMS, Tennessee
See feedback from our other programs here.
Let’s Talk
In a 15-minute Zoom meeting, I can walk you through the program, explain how and why it works, share data, and answer your questions!
Contact me to schedule a meeting.
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