Northwest Michigan Peer Network

06/05/2026

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Bryan.

If I write this post that means it is true. That must be why I have written it 30 times.

This week we began by celebrating your retirement and today we celebrate the legacy you left on all of us.

Rest easy my friend.

05/26/2026

Sometimes you know something feels off — stress is building, the job is following you home, or someone on your crew is struggling — but you don’t know what door to knock on first.

That’s exactly why FST5 Support Specialists exist.

💡Join our upcoming free webinar to learn how FST5 Peers help first responders, families, and departments across Michigan connect to support, resources, education, and culturally competent care.

You’ll also learn:
✔️ What FST5 Support Specialists actually do
✔️ How they help departments and agencies
✔️ How to access support when needed
✔️ How to become an FST5 Peer

Approved CE:
🚑 EMS: 1.5 Preparatory CE
🎧 911 Telecommunications: 1 CE Credit

Because sometimes the hardest part is simply knowing where to start.

👉Register by using the link in the comments.

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FST5 Program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan’s first responders and their families
Visit your fst5.org
In crisis or in need of resources call 1-833-34-STRONG (1-833-347-8766)

05/22/2026

We have some new colors in. Material is soft and durable.
Each shirt will be $20.00 each.

Please let us know if you would like to purchase your shirt.

We still have hoodies and hats left as well.

05/11/2026

This bill needs everyone to help get approve.
Please share. This is needed and so many other states have adopted a PTSD bill.

McFall, Mueller Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support First Responders Battling PTSD Bipartisan bill package creates specialized fund and establishes a presumption of causation for post-traumatic stress injuries sustained in the line of duty LANSING, Mich., May 1, 2026 — State Reps.

04/27/2026

🚨 National Firefighters Day Training Opportunity 🚨

We’re excited to share an upcoming training hosted by the Su***de Prevention Center of New York featuring our Program Manager for Behavioral Health, Chief Dena Ali.

Chief Ali will discuss leadership practices at every level and how they directly impact first responder wellness, stress regulation, and operational performance. The session will also explore:

🔹 The importance of psychological safety, trust, and belonging
🔹 How strong leadership builds resilient teams
🔹 Improving decision-making in high-stakes environments
🔹 Creating sustainable systems that support both wellness and operational effectiveness

This is a great opportunity to gain practical insights you can bring back to your department and strengthen your team.

👉 Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/q9kfgf_yRgy6xXe-TUlXMA #/registration

Together, we are stronger. 💪🚒

04/16/2026

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UnStuck: How to Stop Reacting, Start Responding, and Create Lasting Inner Peace

04/12/2026

To our nurses, we appreciate you more than you can ever know.
We can keep bringing you patients, and you keep doing your job, and you’re incredible at it.

However, we know you don’t get much time to reset.
The su***de numbers in our nursing community has greatly increased since 2019.

Our team is here for you. Our team haves certified nursing peers that can relate to your profession.

Please know that we are here for you 24/7.

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04/08/2026

Thinking about starting a peer support team in your department?
You don’t have to figure it out alone.

📅 April 23, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Join our LIVE webinar and learn:
- What peer support teams actually are (and why they matter)
- How they differ from CISM—and how they work together
- How to choose the right people, build trust, and protect confidentiality
- Practical steps to start a program in your own department

This session is built for law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, and dispatch—with real insights from those already doing the work.

🎓 Continuing Education Credits available:
1.5 hours (90-minute webinar) – Preparatory
Eligible for all EMS levels: MFR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic

If your department has been saying “we need something like this”… this is where to start.

👉 Register via link in the comment or scan the QR code.

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FST5 Program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan’s first responders and their families
🌐 Visit your fst5.org
📞 In crisis or in need of resources call 1-833-34-STRONG (1-833-347-8766)

04/01/2026

Heavenly Peace

There's a lot of suffering that happens in the back of an ambulance, but once in a while, there's also overwhelming peace.

Stay safe everyone,
DanSun

03/24/2026

Share Memories and Support the Family.