{"id":212,"date":"2020-09-17T05:16:02","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T09:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ifdresourc.es\/v5\/?page_id=212"},"modified":"2026-05-26T13:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:41:09","slug":"wellness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifdresourc.es\/v5\/home\/executive\/health-safety\/wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ifdresourc.es\/v5\">IFD Resources<\/a>&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ifdresourc.es\/v5\/home\/executive\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"318\">Executive<\/a> &gt;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ifdresourc.es\/v5\/home\/executive\/health-safety\/\">Health &amp; Safety<\/a> &gt; <strong>Firefighter Wellness &amp; Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doug Abernathy &#8211; Chief of Peer Support <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Peer Support Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading big-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1qjAH7AgY58ZN6SqGWGcCPeQbPv4ziLKdNpa3FC7mITM\/edit?gid=2025507382#gid=2025507382\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1qjAH7AgY58ZN6SqGWGcCPeQbPv4ziLKdNpa3FC7mITM\/edit?gid=2025507382#gid=2025507382\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Peer Support Group Phone List<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*The office does not keep track of individuals seeking support from peers or the EAP.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<br><br>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&nbsp;Firefighter Support Group are volunteers. There is no compensation, flex time, or overtime for participation.&nbsp; Anyone interested in participating can contact Brad Morris for more information at <a href=\"tel:3174986626\">317-498-6626<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ProTeam Wellness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading big-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proteamwellness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit ProTeam Wellness Website<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*This office does not keep track of individuals seeking support from peers or ProTeam Wellness.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This confidential service is available free of charge to IFD firefighters. For more information about the program, download their <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1YmD0_kTlOEr6ClhlDiqKQMohB5sF2Vaf\/view?usp=drive_link\">flier<\/a>, visit their website, or call their office at <a href=\"tel:\/\/463-273-2093\">463-273-2093<\/a>. Please take advantage of this service and the <strong>SHIELD app<\/strong> if you need assistance with the following (but not limited to):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General Mental Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PTSD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Substance Use Disorders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep\/Insomnia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marathon health behavioral health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading big-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marathon.health\/locations#indiana\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/marathon.health\/locations#indiana\">Visit Marathon Health Website<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*The office does not keep track of individuals seeking support from peers or the EAP.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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+. <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Hc_mAzNJj8yNh94AHnB6IJc7SQE_Q6fb\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Hc_mAzNJj8yNh94AHnB6IJc7SQE_Q6fb\/view?usp=sharing\">Click here for their behavioral health flier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading big-button\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lifeserviceseap.com\">Visit Life Services EAP Website<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*The office does not keep track of individuals seeking support from peers or the EAP.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&nbsp;website. Please take advantage of this service if you need assistance with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mental Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trouble Coping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal Issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">First Things First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading big-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1bWqdMLSTE-69u6teo-yb0gjLWaXJuZM8\/view?usp=sharing__;!!AqUccmB9Oakh!zj6CsXwpXbSrEAsHky8OCsOzd98tlMW9cOAyzHMkKDtXUc3Ci2xLHjZMjClx7HBBT_7ETHAITZp9O_bO-VXHEEo$\">View Informational Flyer<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a 12-step recovery support group for first responders. Meetings are held <strong>WEDNESDAYS at 6:30pm<\/strong> at the Union Hall &#8211; Local 416 at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/748+Massachusetts+Ave,+Indianapolis,+IN+46204\/@39.7775148,-86.1481501,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x886b50edc014360f:0x172c6605d1109838!8m2!3d39.7775148!4d-86.1459614\" target=\"_blank\">748 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204<\/a> in the Upstairs Chief\u2019s Conference Room. The door closes at 6:30 PM: If you wish to enter, please call Doug (IFD) <a href=\"tel:\/\/317-716-0649\">317-716-0649<\/a> or Joe (IFD Retired) <a href=\"tel:\/\/727-772-3028\">727-772-3028<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">more Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center big-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1uvN1oEKBWzjH0nzrBGZnSkzA84-VRne1\/view?usp=sharing\">IAFF Info Sheet on Stress<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading big-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/firestrong.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fire Strong<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center big-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1sduDvhJ_NNRzw5hJyubaoh3ErNQvnX-5\/view?usp=sharing\">Wellness &amp; 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