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"Firefighters helping firefighters and their families"

"Firefighters helping firefighters and their families" "Firefighters helping firefighters and their families"

While there are many areas of history and culture that firefighters can and should be proud of, one of our most glaring cultural failures has been the manner in which we view and treat mental health within our ranks.  This gives rise to a denial of critical issues that affect us, thus preventing us from seeking help. 

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Joliet Firefighters Peer Support Group: About Us

Our Group

The Joliet Firefighters Peer Support Group (JFPSG) was founded to provide support to our firefighters and their families.  We have volunteers that may be contacted regarding job issues, family issues, addiction issues, or other problems.  We have professional counselors and suicide specialists ready to help.

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The Group

Firefighters

Clergy/Religious

Firefighters

Who better to understand issues and challenges with active firefighters than other firefighters.  Our core group of firefighters come from all experience ranges and ages.

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Retirees

Clergy/Religious

Firefighters

Just because a firefighter is retired does not mean they do not require or render aid.  Separation from the fire service, health issues and lingering stress issues are all common.

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Clergy/Religious

Clergy/Religious

Clergy/Religious

Our core group of religious and clergy can provide spiritual aid for those in need.

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Clinicians

Suicide Specialists

Clergy/Religious

Our Clinicians come from the Aspire Center for Positive Change in Channahon, IL.  They are experienced experts in the areas of clinical counseling and social work. Courtney Doyle-O'Brien, Nancy Nelson, Aubrey Thornton, and Carissa Silunas have all donated their time and effort to protect the mental health of our firefighters and their families.

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Other Stakeholders

Suicide Specialists

Suicide Specialists

Support from other sources is critical to the success of our program.  City of Joliet Councilwoman Jan Quillman is a trained peer supporter and the support from our extended community is fantastic. We thank all in the community who support our efforts to ensure firefigthter mental health. 

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Suicide Specialists

Suicide Specialists

Suicide Specialists

The Upper Room Crisis Hotline provides 24/7 service for those with critical immediate behavioral issues or a forum to just talk. It is based in the Catholic Tradition, but anyone who needs help is encouraged to call. The creator of the Upper Room, Sr. Mary Frances Seeley, Ph.D. is our suicidologist. 

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Our Partners

Aspire- Center for Positive Change: Mission

To provide a safe, understanding environment dedicated to the overall health and well-being of the individual. Focused on building a therapeutic relationship that values each individual and their story.


Call (815) 353-3122 or (815) 353-3339 

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The Upper Room Crisis Line: Mission

The Upper Room Crisis Hotline is motivated by the mercy and compassion of Jesus the Upper Room Crisis Hotline provides a non-judgmental listening and referral hotline to anyone in spiritual need including clergy, Religious and lay
people of all faiths.


Call (888) 808-8724

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Sage Bodywork & Wellness

 Sage Bodywork & Wellness is a small group of smart therapists and instructors dedicated to improving your well-being.  We carefully apply principles of holistic healing to address a wide range of conditions and symptoms.  Whether you are seeking bodywork, yoga, or meditation, our many years of combined experience will leave you balanced and better equipped to move through your day. 


Call  (779) 205-8055    

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Westside Children's Therapy

Westside is a children’s therapy provider offering physical, occupational,  speech, applied behavior analysis (ABA), feeding, and counseling  therapies.


Our family owned clinics are located throughout the Chicago suburbs. For over 25 years, Westside has built a  reputation for achieving life-changing medical outcomes in  family-friendly clinics. As a result, 800+ pediatricians choose Westside  and 98% of families refer us to friends and family.


Call  (815) 469-1500

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Our Partners

The Upper Room Crisis Hotline

Fire Chaplain Br. Ed Arambasich, OFM & The Franciscan Friars, Province of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Programs

Peer Support Program

Suicide Prevention Program

Suicide Prevention Program

We offer our firefighters, retirees, and their families 24/7 peer support resources. See our Operations Manual by clicking below. 

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Suicide Prevention Program

Suicide Prevention Program

Suicide Prevention Program

Over 60 % of all active firefighter deaths result from suicide. See our Suicide Prevention Manual by clicking the icon below.

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FYRE Program

Suicide Prevention Program

FYRE Program

The FYRE Program was developed to provide special attention to our new recruits and retirees. Check out out our manual by clicking below.

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Services

Suicide Prevention

Suicide is an epidemic in the fire service.  Please call us or 9-1-1 if you are having suicidal thoughts. Our clinicians and suicidologists are experts in this field. There is help, there is hope.  Check  our  DOCUMENTS page to  see  our  suicide  prevention  plan.

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PTSD Education and Referral

PTSD has specific symptom clusters.  Our peer supporters are here to listen.  Our clinicians are here to treat.  Please call or text (855) JFD-PEER.

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24 Hour Peer Support

We have peer supporters and clinicians available 24/7 for your peer support and mental health needs.  Call or text (855) JFD-PEER or email us at info@jfdpeersupport.com.

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Spiritual Wellness

Though many do not see it as so, your spiritual health is critical to your overall well-being.  Our spiritual counselors are available to help.

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Wellness Support

Our group strives to help care for the needs of our firefighters and their families.  This not only involves being healthy but also staying healthy physically, psychologically, and spiritually.  We  have recently partnered with  Sage  Bodywork  & Wellness in  Joliet to help our firefighters,  retirees,  and  families with their wellness goals.   

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Spouse and Family Support

The fire service can have profound effects on spouses, family and friends.  We are here to help everyone involved in the firefighter's life.  Please call us or email us with questions or suggestions.

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Referral to Definitive Care

When issues are past the knowledge and skills of the Peers, we have the ability to refer you to our Clinician partners at Aspire- Center for Positive Change located in Channahon, IL.

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Individual Crisis Intervention

When critical events occur, our Group has the training to provide individual crisis intervention to members and their families using the IAFF A-B-C Model.

Firefighter Outreach

We know that seeking firefighter peer support can be difficult.  We provide presence and continuing outreach for our firefighters and their families.

Contact Us

Contact us with questions or comments. CALL or TEXT (855) JFD-PEER or email us.

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If you are experiencing a crisis or are suicidal...

Seek help NOW! There is HOPE! Call or text (855) JFD-PEER, 

Call or text the Upper Room Crisis Line (888) 808-8724,

Call or text Aspire Center for Positive Change (815) 353-3122.

1402 Roth Dr. Joliet, IL 60431 US

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