The 911 Wellness Group is a mental health resource team for Northern Illinois’s active and retired First Responders. Serving Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Emergency Telecommunicators, US Military/Veterans, their families and respective agencies, we care for those who dedicate their lives to serving others.
Built by industry professionals with first-hand knowledge of the rigors of First Responder life, 911 Wellness understands the stressors and traumas of serving others. We exist to help individuals and agencies find balance through mental health care services and supplemental programs that promote wellness, relieve stress, and ensure that teams have the resources necessary to flourish in a challenging environment.
30% of first responders develop behavioral health conditions including, but not limited to, depression and posttraumatic stress disorder
85% of first responders privately report symptoms related to mental health conditions
57% of first responders say they don’t ask for help because they think there will be negative repercussions in the workplace
Depression and PTSD are five times more common in first responders than the general population
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