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keywords: mental health, first responders, crisis support, peer support, community resources, suicide prevention, emotional well-being, nonprofit, Routt County, family support
summary: In this episode of Healing Unscripted, Marnie, a former firefighter, shares her journey from serving in the fire department to establishing the Routt County Crisis Support Team. The conversation delves into the importance of peer support for first responders, the creation of community resources for crisis situations, and the significance of mental health awareness. Marnie discusses the suicide scale she developed to help first responders communicate their mental health status and emphasizes the need for community support and funding for ongoing initiatives.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Marnie's Journey
03:20
Transitioning from Firefighter to Nonprofit Leader
05:52
The Importance of Peer Support in First Responders
08:23
Establishing the Rout County Crisis Support Team
11:07
Innovative Approaches to Mental Health Awareness
14:12
Creating a Safe Space for Vulnerability
17:14
Expanding Support to Families of First Responders
20:05
Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health
21:37
The Role of Community in Mental Health Support
24:24
Conclusion and Future Aspirations
26:27
Navigating Emotions and Parenting
28:33
Community Support in Times of Grief
30:54
Crisis Response Team: A Lifeline for First Responders
34:06
Debriefing and Community Healing
37:47
Organizing Community Resources for Support
40:00
Funding and Growth: The Future of Crisis Support
43:16
The Importance of Connection and Community Engagement
RESOURCES:
Marnie Smith with Routt County Crisis Support: Donations welcome & consider becoming a Board Member! https://routtcountycrisissupport.org/about/
LOVE LIFE & TRAVIS HOUSE: Womens Sober Living- https://lovelifesteamboat.com/ Chynna Wallace
Mens Sober Living- https://www.travishouse.org/ Jeff Welton
"Steamboat Community Mens Circle" Twice a month, Thursdays 6:30pm. Peer led. This is a circle for all men to create together. https://www.instagram.com/steamboat_mens_circle/
Paradox Paradise Film- https://www.paradiseparadoxfilm.com/
Chris Ray Coaching- chrisraycoaching@gmail.com
SoBoat On Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/soboatsteamboat/ Sober events & community
Suicide & Crisis 988
Treatment Center: Precourt Healing Center https://www.vailhealthbh.org/inpatient-care/precourt-healing-center
Chow- Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness. https://chowco.org/Recovery
Pastor Zack Alexander zack@steamboatchristian.com
Regeneration 12 Step https://steamboat.church/events/
Nele Cashmore with The Health Partnership: ncashmore@ncchealthpartnership.org
(970) 875-6662 https://thehealthpartnership.org/
Health Solutions West- Therapy, Counseling & Peer Services 1-877-603-7045
Local AA meetings & locations- https://www.steamboataa.org/
REPS 970-846-8182 Mindy "Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide"
Substance abuse 800-
