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Suncrest Peaks Suncrest Peaks is a 501(c)(3) organization, our overarching goal of Suncrest PEAKS is to help first responders get access to mental health financially.

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How to set up a peer support team and CISD process ahead of an “officer down” incidentDon’t build your plan on the worst...
10/12/2026

How to set up a peer support team and CISD process ahead of an “officer down” incident

Don’t build your plan on the worst day. This outlines peer support and CISD basics before a critical incident happens.

https://www.police1.com/officer-survival-guide/articles/how-to-set-up-a-peer-support-team-and-cisd-process-ahead-of-an-officer-down-incident-k1Jve4AMwbNXh6yu/



Visit www.SuncrestPsychologicalservices.com for more information

While there are differing peer support and CISD models, there are recognized best practices you should consider

7 simple yet powerful wellness strategies tailored for first respondersWellness does not always require a complicated pr...
10/05/2026

7 simple yet powerful wellness strategies tailored for first responders

Wellness does not always require a complicated program. This article offers several realistic ways first responders can support their physical, mental and emotional health — including movement, time to decompress and reaching out for support when it is needed.

https://www.firerescue1.com/off-duty/7-simple-yet-powerful-wellness-strategies-tailored-for-first-responders

Prioritize your wellbeing to pave the way for sustained healthy living

Bipartisan bill would fund firefighter, EMS mental health programsAccess to mental health care remains a major issue for...
10/02/2026

Bipartisan bill would fund firefighter, EMS mental health programs

Access to mental health care remains a major issue for firefighters and EMS professionals across the country. This article covers a proposal for federal funding to support su***de prevention, peer support, counseling and other mental health resources for first responders.

https://www.firerescue1.com/legislation-funding/bipartisan-bill-would-fund-firefighter-ems-mental-health-programs

The proposal would provide $7.5 million annually for su***de prevention, peer support, counseling and other mental health resources

First responder mental health is at the heart of what we do at Suncrest Peaks, and education is an important part of red...
10/01/2026

First responder mental health is at the heart of what we do at Suncrest Peaks, and education is an important part of reducing stigma and helping responders understand that they do not have to carry everything alone.

Suncrest Psychological Services has created a Podcast page featuring several conversations with Dr. Kelly Dardeen about the realities of first responder mental health and wellness.

🎙️ The Mind Behind the Badge: Mental Health in Law Enforcement
Stress, trauma, resilience, stigma, and mental health support in policing.

🎙️ Understanding Adrenaline: What Happens During and After the Surge
What happens to the body during high-stress incidents, the adrenaline crash afterward, and the effects of repeated exposure.

🎙️ Behind the Badge: Understanding Trauma and Mental Health in Law Enforcement
A deeper discussion about cumulative trauma, warning signs, coping, mental health stigma, and the experiences officers carry throughout their careers.

🎙️ First Responder Sleep Solutions
Why shift work, stress, and trauma can interfere with sleep — and why better sleep is such an important part of first responder wellness.

These conversations help explain something we see every day: the effects of the job do not always end when the shift does.

We encourage first responders, spouses and families, department leaders, peer support teams, and community members to listen and share.

🎧 Listen directly on the Suncrest Psychological Services website:
https://suncrestpsychologicalservices.com/podcast

The more we talk openly about first responder mental health, the easier it becomes for someone to reach out when they need help.

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Dena Ali: How leaders shape firefighter wellnessFirefighter wellness is built long before a critical incident happens. T...
09/30/2026

Dena Ali: How leaders shape firefighter wellness

Firefighter wellness is built long before a critical incident happens. This conversation focuses on leadership, sleep, psychological safety, communication and peer support — and how everyday firehouse culture can make it easier or harder for firefighters to seek help.

https://www.firerescue1.com/health-wellness/dena-ali-how-leaders-shape-firefighter-wellness

Dena Ali explains why firefighter wellness is established long before a bad call — through culture, communication and sleep habits

A family affair: Work stressors quickly become family stressorsLong shifts, missed family events, safety concerns and th...
09/29/2026

A family affair: Work stressors quickly become family stressors

Long shifts, missed family events, safety concerns and the emotional weight of the job can affect the entire household. This article is a good reminder that supporting a firefighter also means recognizing and supporting the spouses and families who walk beside them.

https://www.firerescue1.com/what-firefighters-want/articles/a-family-affair-work-stressors-quickly-become-family-stressors-TaBmJWvwKJ1lFbau/

Fire families often bear an unacknowledged burden of stress rooted in staffing challenges

A firefighter’s guide to stress and well-beingA fire service career can include years of repeated exposure to trauma, lo...
09/28/2026

A firefighter’s guide to stress and well-being

A fire service career can include years of repeated exposure to trauma, loss and high-stress calls. This article discusses the difference between short-term and chronic stress and why recognizing and managing accumulated stress matters for both career longevity and life away from the station.

https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-careers/articles/a-firefighters-guide-to-stress-and-well-being-BdJgl2zUSz3s8Xin/

The natural practice of mind and body awareness provides a powerful foundation for personal strength

Managing and reducing firefighter stress – a policy-based approachFirefighters are expected to handle extraordinary situ...
09/25/2026

Managing and reducing firefighter stress – a policy-based approach

Firefighters are expected to handle extraordinary situations, but repeated exposure to stress can take a toll. This article looks at how departments can go beyond individual coping strategies and build policies and wellness services that better support their members.

https://www.firerescue1.com/what-firefighters-want/articles/managing-and-reducing-firefighter-stress-a-policy-based-approach-axTUUOtEOwmpJbNY/

Fire departments can help members by providing comprehensive wellness services

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