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if you need support
This work accumulates. If things have gotten dark — tonight or over a long time — these are real options, not posters on a wall. Your peer support team and EAP exist for exactly this. Use them before you think you need to.
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Lifeline 13 11 14 crisis chat24/7 crisis support. Call, text (0477 13 11 14, 6pm–midnight), or chat online. For when it's gotten too dark to wait until morning.
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Fortem Australia fortemaustralia.org.auSpecialist wellbeing support for first responders and their families. Psychologists, peer programs, and family support — people who understand the job.
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Beyond Blue — First Responder Support 1300 22 463624/7. Beyond Blue's support line has first responder-aware counsellors. Also: beyondblue.org.au/first-responders
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Phoenix Australia phoenixaustralia.orgNational centre for posttraumatic mental health. Specialist trauma treatment and resources specifically for emergency services and veterans.
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Your agency EAPConfidential. Your employer does not receive a report. Check your agency intranet, payslip, or ask your supervisor for the EAP contact. AV: Acacia EAP (1300 364 277). CFA: 1800 115 350. FRNSW: 1800 818 728. SES: check your state agency.
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Your peer support officerThey've seen things too. They're in your agency because they chose to be. A conversation with them doesn't go on your record. If you don't know who yours is, ask your station officer or check your agency's peer support register.