Michael Van Meter
Michael Van Meter
Episode 90 - Substance Abuse, PTSD, Suicide, and What We Can Do About It
Episode 90 - Substance Abuse, PTSD, Suicide, and What We Can Do About It
Episode 90 - Substance Abuse, PTSD, Suicide, and What We Can Do About It
Friday 14th January 2022
Chaplain Ron Perkins tackles substance abuse, PTSD, and suicide in first responder communities with practical advice and support resources. Listen now!
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Michael Van Meter
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Supporting First Responders: Tackling Substance Abuse, PTSD, and Suicide
If you enter this profession, you are going to be facing this whether it's yourself or someone you work with, and it has to be taught right, right out of the chute, right in the very beginning of the profession.
Imagine facing trauma daily, with the weight of others' lives on your shoulders. That's the reality for many first responders, and it takes a toll on their mental health. In this episode of 'Recovery Is Possible', Michael Van Meter sits down with Chaplain Ron Perkins to discuss the critical issues of substance abuse, PTSD, and suicide within first responder communities.
As a Senior Chaplain for Public Safety Chaplaincy, Inc., Ron is on the front lines, witnessing the struggles these heroes face and the resources available to support them. He shares valuable insights on behavioral health programs and the importance of mental wellness education and training. Ron also highlights the role chaplains play in providing emotional and spiritual support, emphasizing the need for a balanced identity outside of work.
Whether you're a first responder or someone who supports them, this conversation offers practical advice and hope for navigating these challenges.