We have your 6, You are not alone
At Chaplains and Heroes, we understand the crucial role resilience plays in the performance and well-being of law enforcement professionals. When faced with stressors beyond our capacity, finding an appropriate solution can be daunting. Rest assured, we have done the groundwork for you. These helplines are at your disposal. We recommend reaching out to crisis lines tailored to Law Enforcement culture or staffed by Law Enforcement peers, ensuring you connect with someone who truly comprehends your experiences and possesses suitable resources. You have the right to persistently call until you find the person who suits your needs and situation. If necessary, seek medical attention if you are feeling suicidal or overwhelmed.
Law Enforcement Crisis Hotlines
Cop Line
800-267-5463
Is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving law enforcement officers and their families by providing 24/7 trained peer support for crisis intervention along with referrals to specifically skilled mental health professionals for follow-up and continued assistance.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
800-662-4357 (HELP)
First responders face an increased risk of experiencing behavioral health issues including mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Fear of being seen as weak or not up to the job of a first responder keeps many from seeking help. Responders can build their resilience by increasing awareness about risk factors and warning signs, talking with each other, and using healthy coping strategies. https://www.samhsa.gov/dtac/disaster-responders
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Crisis Text Line
Text “Help” to 741741
Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Every texter is connected with a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem-solving. All of Crisis Text Line's Crisis Counselors are volunteers, donating their time to helping people in crisis. https://www.crisistextline.org
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
DIAL 988
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)
614-446-0915
Each year, between 140 and 160 officers are killed in the line of duty and their families and co-workers are left to cope with the tragic loss. C.O.P.S. provides resources to help them rebuild their shattered lives. Today, C.O.P.S. membership is over 51,000 survivors. Survivors include spouses, children, parents, siblings, significant others, and co-workers of officers who have died in the line of duty according to Federal government criteria. C.O.P.S. knows that a survivor's level of distress is directly affected by the agency's response to the tragedy. C.O.P.S., therefore, offers training and assistance to law enforcement agencies nationwide on how to respond to the tragic loss of a member of the law enforcement profession. C.O.P.S. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. C.O.P.S. programs and services are funded by grants and donations. https://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/aboutcops