Debriefing the Front Lines
Mental Health Resources
Solitude is insufficient.
Alone is no longer enough.
Therapy Resources (Virtual & In Person)
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Better Help
Better Help is a mental health platform that provides direct online counseling and therapy services via web or phone text communication.
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Emotional PPE
Emotional PPE offers free therapy for Nurses and HCW’s
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Psychology Today
Psychology Today includes detailed listings by state of mental health professionals and support groups.
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Talkspace
Talkspace offers several virtual packages with varying pricing options based on your needs, including an asynchronous chat option. They accept most major insurances.
Peer Support Resources
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American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress offers online support groups for emergency responders and health care professionals.
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Debriefing the Front Lines
Debriefing the Front Lines provides debriefing of single incident and cumulative care taking trauma, emotional wellness offerings, sobriety support and CE workshops to nurses working the bedside and beyond.
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Don't Clock Out
Don’t Clock Out is a mental health non-profit founded dedicated to supporting healthcare workers through the impacts of moral distress. Weekly virtual support groups for HCW’s take place every Monday at 7pm EST. Nursing specific peer support groups for CNA’s, nursing students and nurses of all specialties take place every Thursday at 7pm EST. There is no standing commitment, come as you are when you need support.
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Introspective Spaces
Introspective Spaces is a mission driven organization building reflective communities for women in healthcare with an emphasis on trauma informed care through creative self expression.
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PeerRxMed
PeerRxMed is a free peer-to-peer program for physicians and other healthcare professionals offering support, connection, encouragement, resources and skill building for optimal well-being.
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Physician Support Line
Physician Support Line helps physicians and medical students navigate personal and professional challenges through a volunteer network of psychiatrists.
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Rekindled Nurse
Rekindled Nurse is specific to the Pennsylvania region and works to empower, support & encourage nurses through resources and events. If you are local, learn more about their in person nurse led peer group.
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Safe Call Now
Safe Call Now includes trained peer advocates who can provide assistance, resources and support for any public safety or medical personnel and their families.
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Operation Happy Nurse
Operation Happy Nurse helps nurses struggling with stress, anxiety and/or depression by offering a community focused on improving overall mental health and physical wellbeing.
Anxiety Relief + Meditation
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Daily Communication Initiative
Daily Communication Initiative - Sign up for a complimentary 1 year subscription from Debriefing the Front Lines and receive a daily affirmation Monday - Friday. This unique offering allows you to respond in real time and speak directly with a debriefing facilitator should you need extra support.
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Insight Timer
The free version has +65,000 Meditations, music and courses.
Sobriety Support
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The Light Ahead
The Light Ahead offers a compassionate, stigma free pathway for sober or sober curious nurses. Whether you are curious about sobriety from alcohol and drugs (this includes opiates, benzos and over the counter sleep aids), already sober or wish to explore sobriety without rules or labels - all are welcome.
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Nurses in Recovery
Nurses in Recovery is a robust resource page highlighting support groups, treatment centers, articles and books for nurses struggling with addiction.
Advocacy
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Dr. Lorna Breen Heros Foundation
Dr. Lorna Breen Heros Foundation works to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being and job satisfaction.