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IAFF/IAFC Wellness Fitness Initiative Behavioral Health Update Urban Fire Forum September 12-15, 2013 Patrick Morrison, IAFF. Overview. History Current Status WFI 4 th Edition Summary. Behavioral Health History. 1996 Management/Labor WFI Task Force Individual’s problem
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IAFF/IAFC Wellness Fitness Initiative Behavioral Health Update Urban Fire Forum September 12-15, 2013 Patrick Morrison, IAFF
Overview • History • Current Status • WFI 4th Edition • Summary
Behavioral Health History • 1996 Management/Labor WFI Task Force • Individual’s problem • Painful discussion…Can we move on now……..
Current Status • Stigma • Access to services • Trust / Confidentially • EAP’s part of the problem • Suicide • Debate on CISM • Leadership
IAFF/IAFC WFI 4th Edition • 2014 late fall release • Comprehensive program • Complete checklist on required services • From recruiting to retirement • Assist with implementing programs • Include best practices • Cost Justification • Management/Labor Leadership
Summary The Cost is too high to bury our heads…..