wellness Resources
The resources on this website have been recommended by a member of the California fire service as a resource for their peers. Their listing on this website is not an endorsement. The California Fire Service Task Force on Behavioral Health, its members, or its partnering organizations do not endorse any person, organization, activity, product, or service.
Sleep and Meditation Apps for your phone
Calm - Calming, sleep, and meditation app (available to Kaiser members at no cost)
Headspace - Guided meditation and mindfulness
Pzizz - Advaced sleep and power nap system to fall asleep fast, stay asleep, and wake up feeling refreshed
myStrength - offers personalized programs designed to help you make positive change
Companies dedicated to supporting first responders
Cordico - Wellness technology for high-stress professions. Customizable mobile wellness apps aimed at strengthening workforce retention, resilience, and well-being.
FireFlex Yoga - Yoga uniquely designed for Firefighters. An easy-to-implement sustainable wellness program specifically targeting firefighters needs to improve overall performance while reducing workers comp claims.
First Responder Retirement Academy - We work with retiring and retired first responders who need a clear plan for retirement. These purpose-driven men and women too many times find themselves unprepared and confused about what to do next in life. We help them design the blueprint for their next meaningful life.
HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response - Provides comfort and encouragement through animal-assisted support to individuals affected by crises and disasters.
Saddles in Service - A veteran-founded non-profit promoting wellness and healing for our Heroes and Horses at no cost. Those who can attend include: Active Duty Military, Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and First Responders.
Understanding Firefighter Post-Traumatic Stress
“Fireman & PTSD - Disorder or Injury?” — Whole (podcast)
“Suicide Awareness and Prevention in the Fire Service” — CPF Fire Wire (podcast)
"Dustin Hawkins" -- Behind the Shield audio (podcast)
"Overcoming Post-Traumatic Stress" -- IAFF Kitchen Table (video)
“Suicide Prevention for First Responders” — Each Mind Matters Facebook Live Event