Axon Aid: Wellness

Stories and Science for responders, their families, and communities discussing mental toughness, establishing support systems, and building stronger communities.

Axon Aid: Wellness

A collection of stories and science, designed to prepare officers and their families for the realities of the profession on mental health.

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Building a Wellness Department: Corrections

How do you go about instituting a wellness department in your Corrections agency? Hear from experienced Correction professionals as they discuss why this profession often struggles with addressing mental health, and how you can break down this wall at your agency.

Peer Support: Corrections

Learn from existing Peer Support leaders how to effectively build a team of trust that supports the wellbeing of your agency both pro-actively and in times of crisis.

Documentary Videos: Corrections

Corrections professionals go into work each day knowing that they will be working in close, dangerous and often thankless quarters. Hear from experienced Corrections professionals as they discuss their personal experiences witnessing and dealing with mental health struggles in the profession.

Mental Health and Wellness Trainings: Corrections

How can your agency develop and scale an impactful mental health and wellness training program that Correctional Officers will use? Hear from veteran Correctional Officers and experts on how to humanize mental health training to keep you and your peers engaged.

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Axon Aid Presents: Mental Health and Wellness Trainings for Corrections

How can your agency develop and scale an impactful mental health and wellness training program that Correctional Officers will use? Hear from Jacole Martinez, an Associate Deputy Warden, on how to humanize mental health training to keep you and your peers engaged.

Axon Aid Presents: Resiliency Techniques

Hear from Courtney Runnels, Crisis Support Supervisor, Grand Prairie Police Department (TX), and learn different techniques to improve resiliency in public safety professionals.

Axon Aid Presents: Resiliency Techniques for Corrections

Hear from Holly Dorman, Inmate Service Unit Supervisor with 20+ years of experience in the Correctional field, on how visualization techniques can help you achieve a state of calm for anywhere.

Axon Aid Presents: Building a Wellness Department for Corrections

How do you go about instituting a wellness department in your Corrections agency? Hear from experienced Correction professionals as they discuss why the profession often struggles with addressing mental health, and how you can break down this wall at your agency.

Help Lines

911 — If you or someone you love is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, or may be a danger to themselves or others, call 911 as soon as possible.
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988 — If you or someone you love is experiencing suicidal thoughts or actions, or is in active crisis, call 988 for 24/7 crisis support.
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211 — If you or someone you love needs assistance locating mental health resources or mental health treatment options, call 211 for a confidential conversation.
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1-800-273-TALK - If you or someone you love is a veteran in need of support, call 1-800-273-8255 then press 1 to be connected to the Veterans Crisis Line.

AXON AID: WELLNESS

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