(U//FOUO) This e-mail is a notification that a product titled “(U) First Responder Summit: Wellness, Self-Care and Resilience” has been posted to The Communication and Information Management System (CIMS) at https://services.dps.ohio.gov/CIMS/Login.aspx.
(U) Intended Audience: Law Enforcement, Fire Service, EMS, Dispatch, and Corrections
(U) Plans are underway to provide training and technical assistance for those who work with First Responders at a later date.
(U) This information may also be accessed on CIMS by clicking the link: https://services.dps.ohio.gov/CIMS/Public/Login.aspx?ShowSoar=31407
(U) This online summit will take place on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 8:00am until 4:15pm. Ohio EMA Director Sima Merick will provide the opening keynote address regarding partnerships and collaboration. A number of topics will be covered including assisting First Responder families, building relationships between the First Responder community and mental health resources in their area, immediate and long term effects of trauma on First Responders. The Summit will feature lived experience panel who will talk about their journey to wellness and resilience.
(U) There is no cost for attendance. You may register in advance if you have a State Fire Academy account or you can join us the day of the summit through the attached links:
First Responder Summit: Wellness, Self-Care, and Resilience - Morning Session
First Responder Summit: Wellness, Self-Care, and Resilience - Afternoon Session
For questions, please contact Steve Click, First Responder Liaison, Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services: Steven.click@mha.ohio.gov; 614-466-9938.
(U//FOUO) For more questions or concerns regarding CIMS please contact CIMS@dps.ohio.gov.
Very Respectfully,
Ohio Homeland Security
The Ohio Department of Public Safety
1-877-647-4683