21-05-2025
988 helpline offers crisis support for first responders
WEBB CITY, Mo. — First responders see tragedy on a daily basis, taking a toll on their mental health.
Police officers we spoke with tell us the key is separating themselves from those stressful situations. That can come in several forms, like time with friends and family. There's also professional help, like speaking with a chaplain, for support in times of need.
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'Coping mechanisms is I always tell people take the bad days as they come and you take the good days as they come I think it's very important to process what you see,' said Tabatha Love, Webb City PD.
Love says in her experience that being open about mental health is one of the most important things first responders can do.
If a first responder is in a time of crisis, they can always call 988 for immediate assistance.
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