Item #4 Public Safety Wellness Center Peer Support Presentation — original pdf

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Peer Support • Scope of Work: • Promotes behavioral health, resiliency, and self-care resources. • Assistance during family/work emergencies. • Post-traumatic incident response. • Cadet mentoring. • Outreach to personnel on extended leave. Divine Canines Scope of Work : Research has shown that simply petting a dog lowers the stress hormone cortisol , while the social interaction between people and their dogs actually increases levels of the feel-good hormone oxytocin. • Divine Canines visit fire stations each week to help alleviate stress for on-duty crews. • Our partner dogs also provide comfort by being present at memorials and other events. Chaplains • Participation in ceremonies and event such as Cadet graduation, funerals, award ceremonies, etc. • Respond to calls placed to the Chaplain Resource Line to provide counseling when requested • Attend Behavioral Wellness training when available