Responder Health is a program designed and managed by Armor Up America that specializes in supporting first responders and their families. First responders endure chronic stress and trauma that has a direct impact on their well-being. Responder Health provides the education, resources, and community they need to live healthy lives. Their team is comprised of current and former first responders and essential workers, with extensive, lived, and learned experiences in the field.
Youturn Health's Chief Clinical Officer, Rich Jones, recently had a round table discussion with individuals from this organization who are on a mission to provide the best possible behavioral health services to first responders. They discuss what has not been helpful in the past and the best model for success moving forward. This team is making major strides in supporting the ones who take care of us all!
Included in this podcast discussion with Rich Jones are:
Sean Riley
Co-Executive Director, Armor Up America Founder, Safe Call Now
Sean started his law enforcement career as San Diego County Deputy Sheriff in 1987 and then relocated to Washington in 1990 and spent over 16 years with the Kirkland Police Department. Sean’s many accomplishments include being a member of the International Homicide Investigator’s Association, a Homicide and Sexual Assault Detective, a D.A.R.E. Officer, a Gang Officer, and a certified trainer. He is also credited with solving one of the first-ever elder abuse homicide cases in the nation.
Recognized as an exciting national keynote speaker and trainer in high demand, Sean travels throughout the United States to share his inspirational story, and cutting-edge training in a non-traditional, interactive format. Riley hits those controversial topics “head-on” that have traditionally been taboo in the first responder population.
Safe Call Now® provides public safety employees, all emergency services personnel, and their family members nationwide with a simple and confidential way to ask for help. Staffed by first responders, former first responders, and public safety professionals, Safe Call Now® is a safe and confidential place to turn to get help from individuals who understand the demands of a first responder career.
Dr. Jorey Krawczyn
Experienced University Instructor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Law Enforcement Instruction, Expert Witness, Research, Psychological Testing, and Teaching. Strong research professional with a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) focused in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University Sarasota.
Dr. Olivia Johnson
Dr. Olivia Johnson is the Founder of the Blue Wall Institute, a former police officer, and a military veteran. She currently conducts research, training, consultation, and needs assessments for law enforcement agencies nationwide regarding health, wellness, and safety both on and off duty. She is a leading subject expert in the field of officer suicide and inoculation efforts to reduce these tragic deaths.
Vanessa Riley
Vanessa Riley is the President and Co-Founder of Armor Up West Virginia and the Director of Family Services for Armor Up America.
In her capacity, she provides critical and much-needed services to first responder family members 24/7. Vanessa is also a national keynote speaker and shares her experience of strength and hope around the country.
Vanessa walks family members through her experiences of an officer-involved shooting, untreated trauma which led to addiction and domestic violence in her home, and the path to healing and recovery.
https://responderhealth.com/
