 The Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association understands the tremendous burden placed on police officers and their families during the course of a career. Whether it’s one traumatic incident or a career-long daily “grind”, officers undoubtedly suffer from this secondary trauma, which can infiltrate many aspects of our lives. We remain committed to our members, and to law enforcement officers from across the Commonwealth, to provide you with a working list of resources to assist you and your families.In an effort to keep this list fresh & up-to-date, if you are familiar with another resource that can benefit officers, please email the link and a brief description to Jerry Miller, Offender ID Technology Coordinator of the PA Chiefs at: [email protected].
Resource List – Police Officers 1. Forge Health VFR Agency specializes in a vast array on services, dedicated solely to first responders. Statewide, with offices in the Greater Pittsburgh and Greater Philadelphia areas. 2. Cop Line Active and Retired officers and families, an array of mental health services 3. 988 Lifeline Suicide/ Crisis Hotline 4. Crisis Text Line Text Based application, crisis hotline 5. The Shooter Support Group Open to all involved in a shooting. Peer support group offers a safe space to share experiences and heal together Resource List – Veterans/ Military Crisis line for veterans. 24/7 Wide array of services for active military, reservists, and veterans. Family assistance is also available. 3. Department of Veteran Affairs Wide array of resources for veterans, their families, and caregivers. Resource List – Grief & Loss 1. Survivors of Blue Suicide Offers retreat settings for families suffering from suicide related losses. 2. Concerns of Police Survivors Supports families and colleagues of officers who have died in the line of duty, offering a wide array of services. Resource List- Addiction & Treatment Treats the unique needs of first responders. 2. National Law Enforcement & First-Responder Wellness Center National organization providing care exclusively for first-responders Resource List – LGBTQ+ 24/7 crisis counseling hotline 2. Gay Officers Action League (GOAL) Advocates for and on behalf of LGBTQ+ first responders 3. TCOPS Peer support group for officers and support personnel that identify within the transgender spectrum Resource List – Gambling 1. National Council on Problem Gambling Wide array of resources and connection to local resources 2. Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania Local chapter of the NCPG (listed above) 3. Responsibly Play – PA PA’s self-exclusion website Resources – Big Cities 1. Philadelphia Police Department’s Peer - Support 2. Greater Pittsburgh Area Peer Support Back to top...
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