First Responder Resources

As part of SPC’s Applied Mental Health Certificate, a cohort of first responders vetted mental health resources for first responders. These are resources we trust.

CopLine®

CopLine® is dedicated to serving active and retired law enforcement officers and their loved ones. CopLine provides 24/7, CONFIDENTIAL services for callers who are dealing with various stressors encountered both on and off the job. Whether it is just a “bad day” or a full blown mental health crisis, CopLine’s retired and trained volunteers are there to listen, sit in the hole with the caller, and listen. CopLine can also provide culturally competent resources in a variety of areas.

Call 1-800-COPLINE (267-5463)
When you call, only your area code shows, not your phone number.

First Responder Hope Line

First Responder Hope Line understands the unique challenges faced by law enforcement, firefighters, EMS personnel and dispatchers.

• Provides confidential peer support
• Offers compassionate, faith-based resources to promote healing and resilience
• Provides trainings and workshops to strengthen resilience, stress management, and coping skills
• Provides spouses and families with tools to navigate the demands of first responder life
• Provides suicide and crisis prevention with immediate assistance and resources for a first responder in crisis

No first responder should walk alone in their struggles. Hope Line is here to help, restore hope, and provide unwavering support.

Call 1-866-4FL-HERO

Tampa Bay Psychology Associates

Tampa Bay Psychology Associates is a unique practice that provides expert mental health services for law enforcement (LEOs), Firefighters, EMS, and other First Responders.

• Provides specialized services for police, firefighters, EMS, and military personnel, addressing PTSD, operational stress, burnout and resilience building
• Provides critical incident and trauma support for immediate and ongoing care for those exposed to traumatic events
• Provides peer support and training to enhance mental health awareness and crisis intervention skills
• Provides individual, couples and family therapy

Email: admin@tampabaypsychology.com
Office: 727-648-2725
24/7 First Responder Line: 727-463-4349

Dr. Allison Agliata and Associates

Dr. Allison Agliata and Associates provide behavioral healthcare for high performing fields, improving coping mechanisms to develop resilience while facing traumatic situations that naturally occur in a first responder’s line of work.

• Provides practical strategies to build resilience, manage stress, and prevent burnout
• Provides leadership training to enhance decision-making, team dynamics, and career growth
• Cultivates coping through trauma, job-related stress, and personal challenges
• Guides first responders through retirement, promotions, and career shifts

First responders dedicate their lives to serving others—Dr. Agliata and Associates are here to help first responders lead, grow, and thrive.

Email: Allison@DrACoaching.com
Phone: 813-473-2278

HCA Florida Hospital First Responder Protocol

The First Responder Protocol at HCA Florida Largo West Hospital and HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital is proud to serve the inpatient mental healthcare needs of first responders and their adult family members with a specialized protocol to protect privacy and reduce the stigma associated with seeking care.

• First Responders have a private first-responder-only entrance with inpatient care, private room with bathroom and shower, and use of an alias upon request. Privacy and confidentiality are priorities.
• Individualized treatment plans
• A daily private meeting with the attending psychiatrist
• Private meeting within 24 hours of arrival by therapist for support and individualized treatment planning
• HIPPA confidentiality, no questions asked policy, no communication with first responder’s agency HCA Florida

HCA Florida Largo West Hospital is located at:
2025 Indian Rocks Road Largo, FL 33774
Phone: 727-460-3193

HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital is located at:
6001 Webb Road Tampa, FL 33615
Phone: 813-999-1431

When you call, advise them you are calling for a First Responder Direct Admission so they can guide you through the steps to ensure your anonymity.

The Franciscan Center Tampa

The Franciscan Center Tampa is committed to providing first responders with a sanctuary for healing, reflection, and renewal. Their specialized programs offer a safe space to address the emotional, mental, and spiritual toll of public service, fostering resilience and well-being.

• Operation Restore is a retreat-based healing program designed for first responders coping with trauma, stress, and burnout.
• Guided workshops focus on mindfulness, stress management, and personal growth
• Faith-based support to reconnect with inner peace and purpose
• A supportive environment to connect with others who share similar experiences

First responders dedicate their lives to helping others—our mission is to help them heal.

Phone: 813-229-2695

Shatterproof First Responder Program

Shatterproof First Responder Program (FHE Health) for Specialized Mental Health & Addiction Treatment for First Responders recognizes the unique stressors that first responders face and offer specialized mental health and addiction treatment designed specifically for law enforcement, firefighters, EMS personnel, and other frontline professionals. The Shatterproof First Responder Program provides confidential, evidence-based care to support long-term recovery and resilience for first responders.

• Brain mapping and 8-Tiered Neuro-Rehabilitative Services provided for all first responders
• Provides trauma and PTSD specialized therapy for acute and cumulative trauma exposure
• Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient substance use programs tailored to first responders
• A community of fellow first responders for shared healing and growth
• A judgment-free, confidential environment where first responders receive the support they deserve

You dedicate your life to serving others—let us help you on the path to healing and recovery.

For detox, residential, intensive outpatient, or partial hospitalization services, call 855-701-0748.

etms

eTMS is a one-of-a-kind personalized approach to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) that uses cutting-edge diagnostic techniques.

• eTMS is a drug-free treatment for conditions, such as insomnia, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
• eTMS sessions are painless, non-invasive, and often relaxing.
• eTMS treatment is entirely free for Veterans, Law Enforcement Officers, and First Responders.
• The personalized approach involves four steps: Recording EEG, Customized Treatment Plan overseen and approved by a licensed physician, Treatment, and Progress Evaluation.

Your path to a brighter future starts here!

Call 813-734-7767 or visit the eTMS website.

Resources Specific to Fire and Rescue

• Firefighter and Family Crisis, please call: 1-844-525-FIRE (3473),  24/7
• Firestrong: Tools to Build a Stronger You
• IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters)
• IAFF Center or Excellence
• University of Central Florida (UCF) Restores: Lives, Families, Communities
• Stevie LaDue Firefighters Foundation

SUICIDE AWARENESS - WE ARE WORTH SAVING

KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS

Our lives are forever changed when a first responder dies by suicide. We must spread awareness about the warning signs.

• Sudden and unexplained improvement in mood after being depressed or withdrawn (This may be a particularly dangerous sign because the officer has come to terms with death and is relieved the end is near.)
• Increased isolation (self-isolating from family, friends, fellow officers)
• Drastic behavioral changes (such as increased reckless behavior, increased aggression, increased substance use/ abuse, changes in work behaviors, neglecting appearance or hygiene, increased citizen complaints, becoming more hostile, argumentative, insubordinate or becoming passive, defeated, hopeless)
• Emotional expressions of hopelessness; meaninglessness; feeling like a burden (such as “It doesn’t matter anymore”; “Everyone would be better off without me”; wanting to non-exist; feeling out of control; feeling overwhelmed and unable to find solutions)
• Increased focus on death or suicide more so than what is usual (giving away cherished possessions; past attempts to die by suicide)

WARNING SIGNS THAT OFTEN IMPACT US

• Retired first responders are at increased risk (e.g. loss of identity, purpose, and excitement
• nternalized stigma related to having a mental health issue
• Distrust of mental health services
• Availability of firearms
• Excessive alcohol and substance use
• Escalating relationship issues, divorce, or end of significant partnership
• Frequent exposure to crisis situations and their cumulative impact
• Heightened sense of alert on and off duty
• Sense of calmness or serenity not appropriate for the situation
• Strains of shift work
• On an assignment without rest or sleep for an extended period
• Changes in sense of humor
• Getting investigated, disciplined, or suspended for a job-related or legal offense
• Issues with Admin
• Suffering from a recent loss of prestige
• Physical health problems (e.g. cancer, cardiovascular disease)
• Financial problems
• Losing interest and enjoyment in work
• Viewing problems as unsolvable through negative appraisal and unhealthy coping
• Fear of making mistakes; persistent perfectionistic behavior

FIRST RESPONDER CRISIS RESOURCES WE TRUST

• Copline: 1-800-COPLINE (267-5463)
  When you call, only your area code shows, not your phone number.
• First Responder Hope Line: 1-866-4FL-HERO
• HCA Florida Largo West Hospital First Responder Protocol: 727-460-3193
  *When you call, advise them you are calling for a First Responder Direct Admission so they can guide you through the steps to ensure your anonymity.
• HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital First Responder Protocol: 813-999-1431
  *When you call, advise them you are calling for a First Responder Direct Admission so they can guide you through the steps to ensure your anonymity.

Thank you to our community partners who helped!

First and foremost, thank you to SPC’s Applied Mental Health Certificate Law Enforcement Cohort 2025 whose vision conceptualized the challenge coin to reach all first responders.

Thank you to all of our partners, particularly the Pepin Family Foundation, who helped us move the challenge coins from the idea of two incredible detectives, to a mission of our dedicated 2025 Law Enforcement Cohort, and into the hands of over 5,700 first responders with many more to come. Thank you!