#74 TDP "Behind the Badge: Adam Meyers’ Journey from Trauma to Advocacy" - Grace Lauren Taylor
- Author
- Grace Lauren Taylor, Adam Meyers
- Published
- Sun 12 Jan 2025
- Episode Link
- https://discord.gg/rj6Vdn5NpK
Adam Meyers, a Police Captain, Certified Peer Specialist, and Mental Health Advocate from Wisconsin, has over two decades of law enforcement experience, including roles as Police Chief and Instructor. After a life-changing 2016 critical incident involving deadly force, Adam overcame significant mental health challenges with support from loved ones and professionals. He founded Stop The Threat – Stop The Stigma to promote law enforcement wellness and foster open conversations about mental health, sharing his story globally to break the stigma.
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Resources for Law Enforcement Mental Health
- National Organizations and Hotlines
- Copline: A 24/7 confidential hotline for law enforcement officers in crisis.
Website: copline.org | Phone: 1-800-COPLINE (1-800-267-5463) - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Support for anyone in crisis.
Website: 988lifeline.org | Phone: 988 - Blue H.E.L.P.: Advocates for officer wellness and honors law enforcement officers who have died by suicide.
Website: bluehelp.org
- Copline: A 24/7 confidential hotline for law enforcement officers in crisis.
- Peer Support and Counseling Services
- Serve & Protect: Connects first responders with licensed counselors for confidential support.
Website: serveprotect.org | Phone: 615-373-8000 - The Wounded Blue: Provides peer support for injured and struggling officers.
Website: thewoundedblue.org
- Serve & Protect: Connects first responders with licensed counselors for confidential support.
- Training and Wellness Programs
- First Responder Wellness by Simple Recovery: Tailored addiction treatment and mental health services for first responders.
Website: firstresponder-wellness.com - The Badge of Life: Focuses on police mental health and suicide prevention through training and resources.
Website: badgeoflife.org
- First Responder Wellness by Simple Recovery: Tailored addiction treatment and mental health services for first responders.
- Law Enforcement-Specific Apps and Tools
- Cordico Shield App: Offers wellness resources, peer support, and crisis intervention for officers.
Website: cordico.com
- Cordico Shield App: Offers wellness resources, peer support, and crisis intervention for officers.
- Research and Educational Resources
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for Public Safety Professionals: Provides mental health education and resources.
Website: nami.org
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for Public Safety Professionals: Provides mental health education and resources.
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