Building an Effective Behavioral Health Program

Objectives and Summary:

This presentation offers insight into the development of a successful behavioral health program in the fire service. Members will learn strategies for developing impactful peer support team members, developing a benevolent fund to financially support members seeking behavioral health treatment and cultivating a professional relationship with mental health clinicians in their community. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of strategies they can use to best support the behavioral health of their membership.

Presented By:

Hannah Elmore, MSW

Community Outreach Coordinator for the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery through Advanced Recovery Systems

She is an experienced leader in the social services and healthcare industry with a blended experience of direct client services and community outreach.

Jeremy Clark, Local 747

Jeremy has been a FF/EMT with St Petersburg Fire Rescue in St Petersburg, Florida since 2004. He is currently assigned to the Safety and Training Division. Jeremy is a certified Fire Instructor 1, Live Fire Instructor, Hazmat Technician, and Driver Engineer. Jeremy is a member of Local 747, and has been a member of Local 747 Peer Support Team since its inception in 2018.

Jeff Campbell, Local 1660

Jeff Campbell is a Lieutenant/Paramedic with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue with 20 years of line Firefighting experience. Jeff also has 12 years as a Peer Support Team Member. Currently Jeff serves as the Peer Support Team Coordinator for the IAFF L1660 Peer Support Team, Coordinator for the Oregon State Fire Fighters Council Peer Support Network and Coordinator for the 9th District Peer Support Network.