Connections for Dispatchers
(and others, of course!)
In an inherently stressful occupation we don’t always take the time to unpack our experiences at the end of the day. We haven’t always been encouraged to, either. If your day is heavy, if you need someone to know that you’re maybe not okay, or if you just need to hear that there are others out there who understand – here are some resources for you! I love that there are so many confidential resources out there for dispatch professionals and will continue to add more!
First Responder Support Network
This network of industry professionals has been a lead provider of support in helping first responders and their significant others cope with the debilitating effects of critical incident stress. We have helped more than 2,000 first responders and their significant others who have attended our trauma retreats.
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.
True stories from the
911 dispatchers who live them.
https://www.withinthetrenches.net/
Ricardo Martinez brings dispatch stories from all over to life with the help of the dispatchers who were there.