Research

Refereed Journal Articles

O’Dare, K. & Atwell, L. (2023). Reviewing the impact of the opioid overdose epidemic on the mental wellbeing of first responders. Journal of Drug Issues. https://doi.org/10.1177/00220426231208109

O'Dare, K., Johnson, T. M., King, E. A., Herzog, J., Dillard, D. R., Powell, K., Kirby, A., & Atwell, L. (2023). Workplace Traumatic Stress and Mental Health Sequelae among Public Safety Telecommunications Officers in Florida. Florida Public Health Review, 20(1), 6. https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/fphr/vol20/iss1/6/

O’Dare, K., Dillard, D., King, E., Dilks, Jr., J.D., Rotunda, R., Herzog, J., Close, F. T., Hartman, M. (in press). The 2nd Alarm Project: Bridging social work and public health to improve mental wellness in the fire service. Journal of Social Work in Public Health.

ODare, K., Bator, C., Butler, L., Orrange, J., Porter, L., Rehbein, M., Dilks, J., Dillard, D.R., King, E., Herzog, J. and Rotunda, R. (2023). From EAP to BHAP: a conceptual framework to develop and implement a comprehensive behavioral health access program within the fire service. International Journal of Emergency Services. Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJES-11-2021-0078

Herzog, J., O’Dare, K., King, E., Rotunda, R., Dillard, D. (2022). Trauma symptoms and suicidal ideation in firefighters from a hurricane disaster zone. Traumatology. doi: https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000413

Dillard, D. R., King, E. A., O'Dare, K., Rotunda, R., (2022). Firefighter resiliency project: Survey findings and implications for a program model. Journal of Burn Care & Research, 43(1), S150. doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/jbcr/irac012.246

Como, M., White Carter, C., Larose-Pierre, M., O’Dare, K., Hall, C. R., Mobley, J., Robertson, G., Leonard, J., Tew, L. (2020). Pharmacist-led chronic care management for medically underserved rural populations in Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic. Preventing Chronic Disease, 17. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd17.200265

Trade Journal Articles

Dilks, J., O’Dare, K., Herzog, J. (2021), Guidance for developing a fire department behavioral health access program. FireRescue1.
https://www.firerescue1.com/mental-health/articles/guidance-for-developing-a-fire-department-behavioral-health-access-program-NKQSfqtx6XFDPAP7/

O’Dare, K. (2021). Surfside Collapse Highlights Importance of Mental Wellness Resources. Fire Rescue Magazine.
https://www.firefighternation.com/firerescue/surfside-collapse-highlights-importance-of-mental-wellness-resources/

O’Dare, K. (2021). Help is Not Help, Unless it’s Helpful. Fire Rescue Magazine.
https://www.firefighternation.com/health-safety/help-is-not-help-unless-its-helpful/

Grants

2022-2024: Mental Health Awareness Traning for first responders, their families, and mental health providers. Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

2022-2025: Mental Well-Being grant. Funder: Florida Blue Foundation.

2022-2023. Comprehensive Behavioral Health Programs for First Responders and Families. Funder: Florida Department of Children and Families.

2022-2023. Florida First Responder Tactical Resiliency Toolkit (TRT). Funder: Florida Department of Children and Families.

2020-2022. North West Florida First Responder Resiliency Project (aka 2nd Alarm Project). Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Earned Media

September 8, 2023
WCTV

2nd Alarm Project working to make sure first responder mental health remains a priority after Idalia
wctv.tv/video/2023/09/09/2nd-alarm-project-working-make-sure-first-responder-mental-health-remains-priority-after-idalia/

March 28, 2023
WINK News

Caring for first responders’ mental health in Hurricane Ian’s wake
winknews.com/2023/03/28/first-responders-mental-health-in-hurricane-ians-wake/

March 23, 2023
MyPandhandle.com

Mental health professionals experience being a firefighter for a day
mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/walton-county/mental-health-professionals-experience-being-a-firefighter-for-a-day/

March 23, 2023
WJHG

Mental health professionals train alongside first responders
wjhg.com/2023/03/24/mental-health-professional-train-alongside-first-responders/

October 6, 2022
WCTV

First responders working to address the mental health toll of Hurricane Ian
www.wctv.tv/2022/10/06/first-responders-working-address-mental-health-toll-hurricane-ian/

September 30, 2022
Tallahassee Democrat

FSU drone team, FAMU faculty assist with Hurricane Ian search and rescue efforts
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2022/09/30/hurricane-ian-search-and-rescue-efforts-aided-fsu-famu-teams/8125717001/

September 12, 2022
WTXL

'Family, God and the Fire Department': TFD remembers fallen Captain Brenden Rudy
https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/family-god-and-the-fire-department-tfd-remembers-fallen-captain-brenden-rudy

July 17, 2022
WCTV

2nd Alarm Project hosts Travis Howze to help guide first responders through trauma
https://www.wctv.tv/2022/07/17/2nd-alarm-project-hosts-travis-howze-help-guide-first-responders-through-trauma/?fbclid=IwAR2yLycHPNB0pJ_-a8aAuiduXKaHp2-AAbJUK2uW9u5lXewVWKabhwyu-Jc

June 9, 2022
WTXL

Ensuring responders have access to counseling resources after officer killed in crash
https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/suspect-accused-of-killing-tallahassee-police-department-officer-in-vehicle-crash-makes-court-appearance?fbclid=IwAR2ndPw2CBe_o-tP2dLjrGPCjWp1yn-9lxfSscxgNWkr0Q7lHqVoWikUlQs&fs=e&s=cl

May 8, 2022
2nd Alarm Project- Come Back Stronger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoW_OPAcLws

March 22, 2022
Florida Channel (scroll to around 6:35 in the broadcast)

Presentation to the Florida First Responders Suicide Deterrence Task Force
https://thefloridachannel.org/videos/3-22-22-first-responders-suicide-deterrence-task-force/

March 10, 2022
Tallahassee Democrat

Program to help Florida first responders' mental health gets boost from state
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2022/03/10/florida-first-responders-mental-health-gets-boost-state/9437767002/

March 3, 2022
FAMU News

FAMU Professor Secures $3.5M to Support Wellness of Florida’s First Responders
https://www.famu.edu/about-famu/news/famu-professor-secures-3_5m-to-support-wellness-of-floridas-first-responders.php

February 27, 2022
Florida Channel (scroll to around 20:30 in the broadcast)

House Insurance & Banking Subcommittee- Testimony to the Florida Senate
https://thefloridachannel.org/videos/2-7-22-house-insurance-banking-subcommittee/?fbclid=IwAR2e6OwRQHoFRafrxkomVz1mAsgsqoGtTgnMGhJ78hP9fqDdOo-S5ZPYP_Y

October 27, 2021
WCTV

Tallahassee Fire Department prioritizes first responders’ mental health
https://www.wctv.tv/2021/10/27/tallahassee-fire-department-highlights-first-responders-mental-health/?fbclid=IwAR0GRRtZPe4lSqxwXwDLEP1KfrVZExKibzZmJJ6ihyi39ycnxyBib9xVcK8

October 26, 2021
WTXL

Panhandle organization helps firefighters find mental health resources
https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/panhandle-organization-helps-firefighters-find-mental-health-resources

October 7, 2021
WCTV

2nd Alarm Project ensures no hero fights alone; equipping first responders with mental health services
https://www.wctv.tv/2021/10/07/2nd-alarm-project-ensures-no-hero-fights-alone-equipping-first-responders-with-mental-health-services/

August 23, 2021

Presentation to the Florida Behavioral Health Association
https://youtu.be/qcuOho-5MlI

July 30. 2021
Florida Channel

Surfside Response- Capitol Update (scroll to around 9:10 in the broadcast)
https://thefloridachannel.org/videos/cu-2422/?fbclid=IwAR0YB2IsrtRwNsUlP8NwwvJijpkybOEAzIfGvMhXxVlPODWrQIWkYyFp-XM

July 14, 2021
WTXL

Bringing awareness to first responders' mental health
https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/bringing-awareness-to-first-responders-mental-health

July 6, 2021
Florida Governor’s Office

https://www.flgov.com/2021/07/06/governor-desantis-provides-update-on-state-response-efforts-for-surfside-building-collapse-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=governor-desantis-provides-update-on-state-response-efforts-for-surfside-building-collapse-6

July 5, 2021
WCTV

Tallahassee Fire search and rescue team returns home from Surfside rescue efforts
https://www.wctv.tv/2021/07/05/tallahassee-fire-search-rescue-team-returns-home-surfside-rescue-efforts/

July 2, 2021
Tallahassee Democrat

[also on cover of Sunday July 4, 2021 print]
'It's hot, pouring rain and they don't stop': FAMU professor supports condo rescue workers on 'the pile'
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2021/07/02/famu-professor-helps-miami-condo-rescuers-mental-health-needs-surfside-champlain-towers/7838972002/

July 2, 2021
WCTV

FAMU professor aids in mental health recovery following Surfside condo collapse
https://www.wctv.tv/2021/07/02/famu-professor-aids-mental-health-recovery-following-surfside-condo-collapse/

July 1, 2021
FAMU News

FAMU Professor Accompanies Tallahassee First Responders to South Florida Building Collapse Site
https://www.famunews.com/2021/07/famu-professor-accompanies-tallahassee-first-responders-to-south-florida-building-collapse-site/

June 8, 2021
South Santa Rosa News

2nd Alarm Project Supports First Responders in Aftermath of Tragedies
https://ssrnews.com/2nd-alarm-project-supports-first-responders-in-aftermath-of-tragedies/

November 3, 2020
Tallahassee Democrat

Sounding the alarm: Program promotes mental wellness for first responders
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/life/causes/2020/11/03/sounding-alarm-program-promotes-mental-wellness-first-responders/6085017002/

FAMU
 
Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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