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Doug Abernathy – Chief of Peer Support
Peer Support Group
View Peer Support Group Phone List
*The office does not keep track of individuals seeking support from peers or the EAP.
If you, a fellow firefighter, or a family member needs someone to talk with confidentially, please get in touch with any Firefighter Support Group team member.
All team members have agreed to and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality with anyone to whom they provide peer support. This program only maintains credibility by maintaining the confidence of our firefighters. All members of the Firefighter Support Group are volunteers. There is no compensation, flex time, or overtime for participation. Anyone interested in participating can contact Brad Morris for more information at 317-498-6626.
ProTeam Wellness
Visit ProTeam Wellness Website
*This office does not keep track of individuals seeking support from peers or ProTeam Wellness.
This confidential service is available free of charge to IFD firefighters. For more information about the program, download their flier, visit their website, or call their office at 463-273-2093. Please take advantage of this service and the SHIELD app if you need assistance with the following (but not limited to):
- General Mental Health
- Depression
- Anxiety
- PTSD
- Substance Use Disorders
- Sleep/Insomnia
Marathon health behavioral health
Visit Marathon Health Website
*The office does not keep track of individuals seeking support from peers or the EAP.
This service is available free of charge as part of the IFD benefits package to all firefighters and their families. Marathon Health will see children 12+. Click here for their behavioral health flier.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Visit Life Services EAP Website
*The office does not keep track of individuals seeking support from peers or the EAP.
This service is available free of charge as part of the IFD benefits package to all firefighters and their families. For more information about the program, visit their website. Please take advantage of this service if you need assistance with:
- Mental Health
- Trouble Coping
- Stress Management
- Legal Issues
- Financial Issues
First Things First
This is a 12-step recovery support group for first responders. Meetings are held WEDNESDAYS at 6:30pm at the Union Hall – Local 416 at 748 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204 in the Upstairs Chief’s Conference Room. The door closes at 6:30 PM: If you wish to enter, please call Doug (IFD) 317-716-0649 or Joe (IFD Retired) 727-772-3028.
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Last edited May 26, 2026
