The 2nd Alarm ProjectTM, which includes Florida’s 10-4 Center for Responder Resiliency, is a nonprofit organization established to offer comprehensive, evidence-based resiliency initiatives in our first responder communities.
What began in 2019 after Hurricane Michael as a SAMHSA grant funded program for NW Florida fire service members has grown to serve as a comprehensive resource for first responders, and their families, in the state of Florida and beyond.
Who We Serve:
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We heard you! The 2nd Alarm Project seeks to address the most common barriers to accessing care reported by first responders in our area, including:
41% of first responders reported wanting to solve the problem on their own
37% thought the problem would get better by itself
35% reported feeling embarrassed or ashamed
34% reported not wanting a mental health problem on their medical records
32% reported concerns they might be seen as weak for having a mental health problem or that people they know would find out
24% reported not being able to afford financial costs involved
22% were unsure of where to get professional care
20% reported they would rather seek care from peers
14% had previous bad experiences with professional care
This product was supported [in part] by grant number H79FG000149 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The content does not necessarily reflect the views or polices of SAMHSA or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).