Course curriculum

    1. The Quell Foundation's First Responder Resilience Training Program

    2. Program Features

    3. Meet the Trainers

    1. Key Objectives

    2. Why Mental Health Matters

    3. Workbook - Chapter 1

    4. Tabletop Questions

    5. Survey

    1. Fire Focused Resources

    2. Mind / Body / Services

    3. National Hotlines

Why Mental Health Matters

  • $35.00
  • 11 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Why Mental Health Matters

This module defines mental health and emphasizes the importance of mental health care in the high-stress field of first responders. It covers core mental health concepts and illustrates how improving mental wellness can enhance your personal growth and self-awareness.

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Meet the Trainers

Robert Verhelst

Instructor: Firefighter / EMS

Rob Verhelst has served as a career firefighter with the City of Madison, Wisconsin, since 2000. An Air Force veteran, he also took part in the search and recovery efforts following the September 11th attack on the World Trade Center. As the author of Forged in the Fires and founder of the Fireman Rob Foundation, Rob travels the country as a motivational speaker, inspiring people to become greater assets to themselves and others.

Tommy Adanlian

Instructor: Clinician

Tommy Adanlian is a clinical social worker and therapist who earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado and his Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Denver. With expertise in trauma, addiction, anxiety, and first responders, he has worked in various settings, including juvenile detention centers, residential treatment centers, and schools. Tommy played a key role as an active on-site clinician at the 2022 Tucson, Arizona, Ride of Peace of Mind First Responder Summit and continues her work with us as a clinical expert in our FRRP mental health training program.