Tool Box Tuesdays
* This course is for Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky First Responders only.
June 3, 2025
Peer Support 101 with Amy Foley and Emily Fumarola, MSW, LISW-S
What Peer Support Needs to be Successful - 3 Trauma Informed Care Ideas that should be incorporated into the the role of a Peer Support to encourage engagement increasing the successes of a departments efforts. A mismatch between the expectations of a peer support and the department can cause frustration reducing the effectiveness of a peer support program. This is especially true when you are developing a program. Learn three TIC steps you can incorporate into your peer support building process.
June 10, 2025
Clinical Consultation with Erica Birkley, Ph. D.
Best Practices for Peer Support Teams include consultation with a trained and licensed mental health clinician to provide education, policy, and procedure review. Clinicians are knowledgeable about the peer support model and are familiar with first responder culture. Clinical Consultation provides ongoing skills training to improve and enhance knowledge that can be applied as a trained peer supporter.
June 17, 2025
The National Law Enforcement & First Responder Wellness Center at Harbor of Grace is one of only a few select treatment centers that has earned the National FOP Wellness Approved Provider endorsement and seal. This 54-bed residential facility is nestled in the historic community of Havre de Grace, Maryland, which is located near the Susquehanna River at the Chesapeake Bay. The center allows 24-hour admissions and has 12 crisis beds for mental health stabilization and withdrawal management/detoxification with around-the-clock medical oversight. There are many other admission, medical, clinical, and staffing differences that separate Harbor of Grace from other treatment centers, which will be highlighted.
June 24, 2025
Tactile Tuesday
Reignite Your Role in Peer Support with the Tri-State Peer Support Team
Join us on April 10, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., via Zoom.
Stay Informed & Build Skills
Stay up to date with peer support-specific training opportunities, enhance your understanding of peer support work, and learn new skills or improve existing ones.
Support & Connection
Participate in quarterly peer-to-peer check-ins to support one another while building meaningful relationships with Peer Supporters across the region.
Gain Access to Resources
Gain fast access to updated lists of vetted clinical resources. have them at your fingertips when you need them most.
Take Care of Each Other.
First Responder Support Group
You are not alone so don’t go it alone.
- Are you looking for support as you develop new habits and build or rebuild relationships?
- Want support in making positive changes in your behavior and outlook?
- Has a family member suggested you need to get help?
- Are you drinking more?
- Do you “hate” everyone?
- At a loss about how to feel better?
Talk with those who know the job and the negative effects it can have on a person. Our support group can help you navigate the new waters of living a healthy lifestyle. Learn how to be happier and become a better spouse, coworker, community member, and human.
MEETINGS WILL BE VIA ZOOM STARTING JULY 2ND, 2024,
FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY NIGHTS, 7 PM TO 8 PM
Jim Petry, Group Leader
Jim is a current fire fighter with 30 + years of experience and has a Master Degree in Counseling from Xavier University.
For more details and to register, contact Jim Petry:
email: jpetry1980@gmail.com
cell: 513-616-3571