Mental Health Resources
- Phoenix Therapy Counselling Group
- (385) 231-8387
- Works with first responders and their families
- Fire Fighter Support Line
- (801) 587-1800
- Operated by the University of Utah Crisis Center. The Crisis Center has recently established this dedicated line exclusively for firefighters. Counselors have received fireffirefighter-specificning and will receive further instruction in the future.
- SAFE UT frontline APP
- You can download this app on your phone.
- The Partridge Group
- (801) 272-5083
- A counseling group that works with first responders and their families
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Most common ways to get help:
- Life Assistance Counseling. Ask your employer about any Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) or Life Assistance Counseling available to you.
- Many such plans pay for a limited number of mental health visits without requiring a specific diagnosis.
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. This service is available to anyone in the USA. It offers 24/7 access to crisis counselors who can help with suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, and any other kind of emotional distress.
- PEHP Mental Health Benefits. Your PEHP plan covers a full range of services for mental health, including medication, counseling, intensive day treatment, and inpatient services. Note that you must have a specific diagnosis to use these benefits.
- Call PEHP at 801-366-7555 to learn more
- Find local mental health resources at www.211utah.org.