S2, Episode 4, Mental Wellness Integration You Say?
About This Episode
Greg Podolak comes on Badge to the Bone and discusses his efforts to improve mental wellness within first responder agencies. He presents his idea with a program of integrating mental health professionals into the every day operations of law enforcement agencies. His idea is a progressive approach to normalizing mental wellness and mental health professional within police agencies. They also discuss the upcoming Virginia Law Enforcement Foundation (VALE) wellness event in Henrico, Virginia on September 23rd.
Helpful Resources
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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COPLINE
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Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)
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