Our 911 First Responders

For decades law enforcement, fire and EMS have responded whenever called and have handled all behavioral health emergencies to the best of their ability. Saying "no" has not been an option for them. With little formal training, most first responders have pulled from their core of basic humanity and have done what they dedicated their lives to do: serve others.

The psi symbol, the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet is believed to have been adopted by the field of psychology around the turn of the 20th century. This adoption was partly due to the letter’s phonetic connection to the word “psyche,” which in Greek means “mind” or “soul,” core areas of focus in psychology and psychiatric disorders. Those who serve people in crisis must have a base knowledge for psychiatric illnesses.