Northwest Michigan Peer Network

02/20/2026

🎤 SHIFT: First Responder Mental Wellness Conference | Speaker Highlight
Join on April 7 &8th in Traverse City! More info and to register: https://www.mirems.org/shift-conference

02/19/2026

Join us for two upcoming FST5 webinars on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Open to law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, and corrections professionals across Michigan.
Each session stands on its own and requires separate registration - you’re welcome to attend one or both.

🔹 "Understanding the FST5 Resources Available to You and Your Family"
🔹 "Frontline Su***de Data, Reporting, and What Matters"

👉 Please register using the links in the comments (one link per webinar).

EMS Preparatory CE credits available. We are also working on CE credits for other disciplines.

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FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766

02/12/2026

Good morning. The NWMIPN is actively looking for more peer specialist to join our team.
Do you want to support your brothers and sisters?
Do you currently have your ICISF GRIN CISM certification?
Do you live within med control region 7?
Does your co-workers trust you?
Do you want to fight with us against the stigma on mental health?

We are looking for active or retired law enforcement officers, 911 dispatchers, nurses, firefighters, EMS providers, clinicians, correction officers, and chaplains that have the passion and dedication for our team.

Application for the Northwest Michigan Peer Network. Requirements Include: Current ICISF GRIN Certification Live within Med Control Region 7 Active or Retired First Responder, Clinician, Chaplain, or Nurse. Note: Approval of application does not guarantee a spot on the team. All applications must be...

02/10/2026

Chuck Redmond, a dedicated K9 police officer for the City of Flint, pa… Patty Busch needs your support for Support for the family of K9 officer Chuck Redmond

02/10/2026

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Officer Charles Redmond died from a suspected su***de outside Trinity Assembly of God Church in Mt. Morris Township on Sunday.

01/31/2026

Good morning. On Feb 27th 1230-2pm EST, Frontline Strong Together will be joined by Jeff Dill from the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance in a FREE webinar with EMS CE’s.
We will be taking a deep dive into the raw data of first responder su***des, the resources offer, and tips from our peers.

To help with this data, myself and Jeff have created a survey for any family member who experienced a first responder su***de.

We already know we have a huge issue with supporting the family after the su***de of a first responder.
We want to collect this data to help educate others and bring awareness to this issue to better support you.

If you know of someone who loss a family member to su***de who was a first responder please let us know. Active or retired.

The survey can be hard to go through and we will help support you if you need assistance after the survey.

Please be advised that some of the questions can be emotional to answer. This survey is designed to gather information and data on the support that family received after the su***de of their first responder. This data will be used to educate others and offer better support to those family members. I...

01/30/2026

🚨 FREE CISM TRAINING — MICHIGAN FIRST RESPONDERS 🚨

Crisis intervention is emotional first aid — not therapy.
This 3-day virtual training equips first responders with practical tools to support themselves and their peers after critical incidents.

Who: Police, Fire, EMS, Dispatch, Corrections & Mental Health Professionals
Format: Virtual
Cost: Free

Learn core CISM principles, group interventions, and peer-support skills used nationwide.

👇 Click the Register button to join 👇 (Link in the comments below)
Please share with others who may benefit.

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FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766

01/22/2026

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01/21/2026

📢 Friendly reminder: We’d love for you to join us—register to make sure you don’t miss this important session.

We’re launching the 2026 FST5 Webinar Series with an important session you’ll benefit from. "Understanding the FST5 Resources Available to You and Your Family."

📅 January 23, 2026
🕧 12:30–2:00 PM
🎓 1.5 EMS Preparatory CE Credits

This webinar offers a clear, practical overview of Frontline Strong Together (FST5) — created specifically to support Michigan first responders and their immediate family members.
This session is designed to make sure support is easy to understand, easy to access, and available before a crisis — for first responders and the people who support them at home.
👉 REGISTER by the link in the comments or scan the QR code.

FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766

01/12/2026

Cold weather brings out these awesome new beanies we just got in.

We only have one of each color for now with a rosewood color coming in for the women beanies.

$25 each.