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First Response

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Resource Type: Online Courses

Focus Population: Family Members, Peers, People in Recovery from Substance Use

Topics: Criminal or Juvenile Justice System, Crisis Response System, Trauma-informed

This 1-hour online training course was developed in response to the impact of the opioid crisis on first responders across the country. It addresses the mental and physical stressors faced by firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and police when responding to opioid overdose calls and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). This course also provides evidence-based coping strategies, resources, and exercises to help mitigate the impacts of these stressful events.