Chris Howe, Firefighter | Stories of Recovery- First Responders

Chris Howe (Firefighter, Ontario) shares his experience of surviving a suicide attempt and living in recovery with depression, anxiety, and substance use. To view mental health resources for first responders, click here: www.mentalheal...
First Responders form a unique and resilient workforce, able to cope with some of society’s most complex and critical situations. However, this can present troubling challenges for their mental health. This educational video series features individual first responders living in recovery with mental illness.
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[@remoianiero3282]

its amazing to be able to sit in on sessions everyday with a legend like chris

[@DPotts470]

Good for you for sharing Chris. So many sit back in the shadows and never say anything about their PTSD let alone speak out in an attempt to help others. I hope you have continued to stay healthy and safe.
God Bless brother.

[@brittlamaria]

Good for you. Thank you for sharing your story

[@geraldwilson681]

This year 2023 I watch this video. I was a volunteer firefighter for 20 years and diagnosed in 2017 with chronic PTSD after seeing terrible things after having responded to hundreds of calls literally. That said it's what we first responders do out of a sense of duty towards our community where we live. We didn't get a penny for our service but it didn't matter to me because someone had to do it period. I will struggle the rest of my life with the memories of the terrible sights that I have seen 😖

[@gbaca07]

That takes alot of courage. I'm very proud of you. I've had issues with alcohol too.

[@brittlamaria]

Good for you so much; thank you for your super story

[@dimsum5499]

WORKS TO EVERYONE! MUST--BLINKS--IMPERATIVE! OPEN THIS WORLD UP!