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Everyone has mental health and will experience challenges regarding their mental well-being, but not everyone will experience a mental illness. Life events such as violence and trauma during childhood or adulthood can give rise to mental health and substance use problems if supports for recovery are not available or sought. The symptoms of mental illnesses can be treated and very often managed effectively; with the right support, people with mental illnesses can thrive.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Most employers have a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with trained counselors who can address workplace stress and violence issues. Your EAP could be a great place to start. You can use these counselors to assess whether a situation merits further treatment. You can also use them to strategize ways to deal with uncomfortable or threatening situations you may face on a daily basis. Many Employee Assistance Programs will provide a set number of sessions for free. By intervening early, you may be able to take hold of your concerns before they get out of control. EAP is required to help employees deal with alcoholism or drug abuse problems, and most EAP counselors also help employees with other problems, for example, marital or financial. Confidentiality is an important issue for EAP. Employees who seek EAP services are afforded considerable privacy by laws, policies, and professional ethics of EAP providers.
USEFUL LINKS
Our mission at DHS is to provide equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. Visit Help is Here: Talk to Someone to find Helplines for opioid, gambling and other addictions as well as information to contact National Hotlines and the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.
NAMI Illinois serves residents across the state with free mental health support, online groups, resources, and education. Call NAMI Helpline or find the NAMI affiliate closest to you.
Resource for consumer online services and hotlines as well as contact information for Recovery Support Specialists, individuals who self-identify as current or former consumers of mental health services.
Resources to support front-line workers and their families throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Contains tools specifically for Health Care Workers and First Responders.
SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
The CDB works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the United States. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and increases the health security of our nation. Click to take our Mental Health Assessment and Mental Health Myths.
IAFF offers treatment for successful recovery from post-traumatic stress and co-occurring addictions and help IAFF members return to the job.
First Responder Resiliency Mental Health Resources
Mental Health America's work is driven by its commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need them; with recovery as the end goal. Take a couple minutes to try one of their mental health screening tools.
The Code Green Campaign is a first responder oriented mental health advocacy and education organization. Their mission is to bring awareness to the high rates of mental health issues in first responders and reduce them. Check out their page for programs and services as well as mental health stories from your peers.
