Episode 31- Code 9 Project: Officer Needs AssistanceEpisode 31- Code 9 Project: Officer Needs Assistance
Rescue the Rescuer
Episode 31- Code 9 Project: Officer Needs Assistance Join Deborah Louise Ortiz, the Co- Founder of the Code 9 Project and I speak about their award winning documentary, healing, and the amazing legislation currently waiting to be signed in Florida to...
43:01•20 Mar 2018
Code 9 Project: Championing Mental Health for First Responders
“We can stop people from getting to a point of no return, and it's just a matter of getting these departments on board and saying to them: you know, it's time to take care of them, time to take care of them and take care of yourselves, because you know our command staff needs it too.”
Imagine a world where those who save lives are left battling their own mental demons, often in silence. This episode of 'Rescue the Rescuer' features Deborah Louise Ortiz, co-founder of the Code 9 Project, who’s on a mission to change that narrative. Deborah and her team have crafted an award-winning documentary, 'Code 9: Officer Needs Assistance', which delves into the emotional toll on law enforcement officers and first responders.
The film has garnered national attention and is now a training tool in departments worldwide. Deborah shares how the Code 9 Project is traveling across the U.S., offering S.H.A.R.E. (Self Help and Responsive Education) training to command staff, first responders, and their families. The episode also touches on groundbreaking legislation in Florida aimed at providing mental health support for first responders. Deborah's insights offer a powerful reminder of the importance of prioritizing mental health in high-stress professions.
Tune in to hear about the tools and strategies that can help these everyday heroes manage stress, PTSD, and other mental injuries.
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