Student Success Story
I like the fact that they provide free training in all types of subjects to help first responders and those of us that volunteer in different capacities to prepare for local and national emergencies; by proxy, it helps me educate my family, friends, neighbors, and even my clients.
Law enforcement officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is seeking to change this disturbing trend by delivering mental health and wellness training and assistance to first responders through its Public Safety Wellness Program.
Through this program, which was launched in 2023, TEEX has developed training, customized technical assistance and a counseling center to support public safety professionals throughout Texas. The services are provided at no cost through a federal grant awarded to TEEX by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Support That Saves Training
Support That Saves is a TEEX course helping public safety agencies build peer support programs. Experts offer tailored guidance, training, and tools, with national expansion supported by DHS/FEMA funding.
Support Our Efforts
If you or someone you know would like to provide a donation to assist in building the Public Safety and Wellness Program, please…
Counseling Program
TEEX’s SAMHSA-funded wellness program offers trauma-informed counseling for first responders, trains clinicians, supports disaster response, and shows significant PTSD symptom reduction through evidence-based care and graduate internships.
Resources
- Download Program Flyer
- PTSD Checklist
- Mental Health Support Reference
Contact Us
To bring the Support That Saves training course to your agency or department, or for questions, reach out to McDonald and her team below.