Current Bulletin

Peer Support Meet and Greet

Held February 12th, 20th, and 26th
at the Center for Health and Wellness

We are excited to announce an upcoming Peer Support Meet and Greet event to strengthen our connections, share experiences, and build an even stronger support network within our department.

This informal gathering is an exciting opportunity for new and current Peer Support members to meet face-to-face, discuss shared goals, and learn about the resources available within our program. Your participation will help us continue fostering a supportive environment for all members of the LAFD family.

3 Day Event:

  • February 12th, 20th, and 26th
  • 0900 – 1100
  • Center for Health and Wellness
    14123 Nordhoff Street
    Arleta, CA 91331
  • Light refreshments and great conversation
  • T-Shirt hand our
  • Upcoming programs

We encourage you to attend, as your contributions and involvement are key to the success of our Peer Support Program.

Please RSVP to Tiffany Zamora at tzamora@uflac.org by Monday, January 27, 2025.

Thank you for your dedication to supporting the mental health and well-being of our brothers and sisters.

We look forward to seeing you there!

UFLAC Center for Health and Wellness

Published on December 20, 2024

IAFF PEER SUPPORT TRAINING

Held April 15th & 16th at UFLAC

United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, Local 112, is excited to be able to offer the IAFF Two-Day Peer Support Training on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 & Wednesday, April 16, 2024, from 9:00am until 5:00pm. To receive certification, you will need to attend both days. If you are interested in assisting your Brothers and Sisters on the job, this training will give you tools to be able to actively listen, provide important information and support, as well as become that bridge for a member in need to help them receive the professional assistance that they may need but may be hesitant to reach out for on their own.

If you are thinking about becoming a Peer Support Team member, we know that you are most likely an individual who is a natural helper. Members may already be talking with you about personal and professional concerns. Our objective is to provide you with tools and resources to assist you with this effort.

The Two-Day training is an interactive course that will be presented by experienced Peers and Clinicians who currently work/or have worked in the Fire Service. The focus of the training will be on active listening skills, suicide awareness and prevention, crisis intervention, referrals to local resources, and relationships with local behavioral health providers.

In preparation for the two-day training, there is an online, self-paced IAFF Behavioral Health Awareness course that each participant will need to complete prior to the workshop. It is information that is specific to the Fire Service. A link will be emailed to you so that you can complete the online course prior to the training.

If you are interested in taking this two-day training, please let us know so that we can have enough materials for everyone. To receive the certification, each participant will need to complete the full two days of training.

To sign-up for the training, Please RSVP to Tiffany Zamora at tzamora@uflac.org by Monday, March 24, 2025.

Hope to see you at the training!

Hugo Catalan Jr. AMFT #133892, CATC IV

Director of Behavioral Health
UFLAC Center for Health and Wellness

 

Published on January 6, 2025