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Send us a texthttps://linktr.ee/healingunscriptedkeywords: mental health, first responders, crisis support, peer support, community resources, suicide prevention, emotional well-being, nonprofit, Routt County, family supportsummary: In this episode of Healing Unscripted, Marnie, a former firefighter, shares her journey from serving in the fire department to establishing the Routt County Crisis Support Team. The conversation delves into the importance of peer support for first responders, the creation of community resources for crisis situations, and the significance of mental health awareness. Marnie discusses the suicide scale she developed to help first responders communicate their mental health status and emphasizes the need for community support and funding for ongoing initiatives.Chapters00:00Introduction to Marnie's Journey03:20Transitioning from Firefighter to Nonprofit Leader05:52The Importance of Peer Support in First Responders08:23Establishing the Rout County Crisis Support Team11:07Innovative Approaches to Mental Health Awareness14:12Creating a Safe Space for Vulnerability17:14Expanding Support to Families of First Responders20:05Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health21:37The Role of Community in Mental Health Support24:24Conclusion and Future Aspirations26:27Navigating Emotions and Parenting28:33Community Support in Times of Grief30:54Crisis Response Team: A Lifeline for First Responders34:06Debriefing and Community Healing37:47Organizing Community Resources for Support40:00Funding and Growth: The Future of Crisis Support43:16The Importance of Connection and Community EngagementRESOURCES:Marnie Smith with Routt County Crisis Support: Donations welcome & consider becoming a Board Member! https://routtcountycrisissupport.org/about/LOVE LIFE & TRAVIS HOUSE: Womens Sober Living- https://lovelifesteamboat.com/ Chynna WallaceMens Sober Living- https://www.travishouse.org/ Jeff Welton"Steamboat Community Mens Circle" Twice a month, Thursdays 6:30pm. Peer led. This is a circle for all men to create together. https://www.instagram.com/steamboat_mens_circle/Paradox Paradise Film- https://www.paradiseparadoxfilm.com/Chris Ray Coaching- [email protected] On Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/soboatsteamboat/ Sober events & communitySuicide & Crisis 988Treatment Center: Precourt Healing Center https://www.vailhealthbh.org/inpatient-care/precourt-healing-centerChow- Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness. https://chowco.org/RecoveryPastor Zack Alexander [email protected] 12 Step https://steamboat.church/events/Nele Cashmore with The Health Partnership: [email protected] (970) 875-6662 https://thehealthpartnership.org/Health Solutions West- Therapy, Counseling & Peer Services 1-877-603-7045Local AA meetings & locations- https://www.steamboataa.org/REPS 970-846-8182 Mindy "Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide"Substance abuse 800-
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