Family Support Resources

Our first responders make sacrifices every day, but they are not the only ones. Their loved ones do too as some challenges can come along with this life. Some common challenges might be loneliness or feeling like the first responder and the family are living separate lives, having time to decompress, and showing emotions, and empathy. Our first responders are subject to far too many traumatic events and sometimes that can affect home life. Therefore, while a first responder’s family is often one of their strongest support systems, the family needs to have a support system as well. See below for family resources to not only help loved ones help their first responder, but to make sure they are taking care of themselves as well.