Northern Ohio CISM Team

05/27/2026

For anyone who’s in the area or may be interested.

04/13/2026

This week, we proudly recognize National Public Safety Telecommunications Week 💛

We want to take a moment to thank all of the 911 dispatchers and telecommunications professionals—the calm voices in the chaos, the steady hands behind every emergency response, and the critical link that keeps our communities safe.

A special thank you goes out to those who are members of the Northern Ohio CISM Team. Your commitment goes beyond the call, providing vital support to first responders and fellow telecommunicators during some of the most difficult moments. Your compassion, strength, and dedication do not go unnoticed.

We are grateful for everything you do—today and every day.

03/26/2026

If you’ve not attended this yet, it’s 100% free weekend retreat and it is worth your mental health.

Their retreats are for active, retired or former first responders (Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, Corrections Officers and Dispatchers) Significant others are encouraged to attend, as well.

They bring in the best peer speakers and clinicians in the country when it comes to first responder mental health and wellness. All you pay for is your transportation to and from the Marriott Northwest Hotel in Dublin, Ohio. They pay for your lodging, food and speakers and clinicians that come from across the country.

01/02/2026

We wanted to share this with anyone who may be interested

12/28/2025

Today we sadly share that our team has lost a team member and a great man.

Orlando Chatman JR unexpectedly passed away.

Orlando joined our team in 2022 after his retirement from the City of Mansfield Ohio Police Department, and after serving in the United States Army. Please keep his family, friends and his brothers and sisters in blue in your prayers.

A great man gone way to soon. Orlando was only 46 years old.

Orlando thank you for your service to your country, the community and finally to the first responders in our area. You will truly be missed.

11/06/2025

What a great opportunity for those that live in the area or will be in the area.

TONIGHT! For first responders and their significant others living in the Dayton, OH area, this support group is led by a clinician who has experience working with first responders. Past Bridge attendees participated in the first meeting and gave it two thumbs up. 👍

11/06/2025

Day two of our Group Crisis Intervention class, being attended by a great group of folks from all over the state of Ohio.

11/05/2025

Day one of Group Crisis Intervention class being taught by the State FOP through International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.

Class is being hosted by our tream and we’d like to thank the Richland County FOP Lodge 32 for sponsoring this class. Providing the class for free to the attendees and providing lunch as well.

We have 9 different agencies/disciplines represented through attendance from all over the state of Ohio.

10/28/2025

This is a great weekend for first responders and their support person. 100% free weekend Only responsibly you have is getting there. Take advantage of this free retreat. Your mental health will thank you.

First Responders' Bridge is now registering for our 22nd, confidential, expense free retreat for active and retired first responders and significant others. Come get the healing that you and your family deserve. #911 Dispatchers: Breaking the Silence

10/07/2025

We would like to thank Aubrie Hall with NAMI - Richland County for inviting us to speak at their CIT training class being held this week.

We would also like to thank our peer support team members Katie Weightman, Nanette Eggeman and Jim Eggeman for taking the time to educate the attendees about the CIRS program, how it can help them after a traumatic event and the importance for first responders to take care of themselves.

For those not aware of what the CIT program is, the program is a collaborative effort between law enforcement and the mental health community to help officers handle incidents involving people suffering from mental illness. It focuses on advanced training and specialization for first responders, immediate crisis response for those with mental illness, officer and consumer safety and referral for those in crisis to ensure proper mental health treatment instead of incarceration.

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