In this Special Edition of the Invisible Wounds Project we talk about Suicide Prevention Within Law Enforcement with the founder and Executive Director of the Invisible Wounds Project, Russ Hanes.
Russ worked in nearly every aspect of law enforcement and public safety before walking away from his career due to challenges with PTSD and suicidal ideation - affects of cumulative stress from years of service. After recognizing the need for mental health support for first responders in Minnesota and realizing the lack of services that were available, he started the Invisible Wounds Project and continues to serve out of their support center in Forest Lake Minnesota.
This incredible organization is like no other in the way it supports Minnesota's first responders and their families. An important episode for all MN first responders and their families - also an important episode for supervisors and administrators.
All of the links mentioned in this episode can be found at: www.officerdownmemorialpodcast.com/IWProject
This episode is brought to you by Law Enforcement Labor Services in Minnesota.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS STRUGGLING PLEASE KNOW THERE IS HELP AVAILABLE 24/7 BY PHONE. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available 24/7 from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 988 on your cell phone or 1-800-273-TALK. Help is just a phone call away.
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