42 C.A.R.E.S. (Counseling, Assessment, Resilience, Education & Support) was established after the IAFF and Local 42 recognized that maintaining first responder behavioral health is an essential priority. Local 42 created this resource with a dedicated clinician who provides referrals, crisis intervention, peer support connections and general behavioral health support for members and their families.

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The goal is to prevent or lessen the negative impact of stress and trauma that our members may face. 

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42 C.A.R.E.S. provides resources to members and their family by providing EAP (Employment Assistance Program) resources, counseling sessions, peer support, crisis intervention and referrals to other behavioral/mental service providers.