SCEMSA Mental Health and Wellness ResourcesThe SCEMSA is actively advancing mental health and wellness among EMS professionals through a range of thoughtful, targeted initiatives. From launching Keel Mind and SC PeerConnect, statewide peer support and behavioral health platforms, to supporting comprehensive training and education efforts, SCEMSA is helping build a resilient workforce by reducing stigma, expanding access to resources, and fostering a culture of support across emergency services. |
Keel mind | SC Peerconnect |
An AI-driven platform that facilitates behavioral health training and education while delivering measurement-based care. The Keel Mind platform is more than just a peer support tool—it’s a confidential, responder-focused space built for you. Connect with fellow first responders from across South Carolina who truly get it—whether you prefer messaging, voice, or video. Browse a diverse directory of trained peer supporters and choose who you want to talk to, on your terms. One-on-one or group sessions are available, and you’ll also gain access to an ever-growing library of wellness articles, self-assessment tools, and mental health resources tailored to the unique challenges of our work. Whether you need support or just want to stay grounded, Keel Mind is a quiet but powerful lifeline. Visit https://www.keel.digital/keelmind to learn more. To learn more about how your agency or peer team can get involved in Keel Mind, email Dr. Mandy Gattis. | Our vision in South Carolina is that no first responder walks alone. SC PeerConnect, developed through the SC Public Safety Wellness Initiative in partnership with First Response Mental Health, provides first responders with proactive, continuous support by connecting them to peer support teams, psychologists, chaplains and mental health professionals. The platform is designed to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and normalize mental well-being discussions within the community. Additionally, it offers extensive health and wellness resources, self-assessment tools and access to local support teams, ensuring comprehensive care for first responders. To learn more about how your agency or peer support team can get involved, visit https://firstresponsemh.com/peerconnect/. |
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