Northwest Michigan Peer Network

04/16/2026

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Daniel from DunSun photos is running a huge discount for the next two weeks. He asked us to help share and help spread the word about his new book.

UnStuck: How to Stop Reacting, Start Responding, and Create Lasting Inner Peace

04/12/2026

To our nurses, we appreciate you more than you can ever know.
We can keep bringing you patients, and you keep doing your job, and you’re incredible at it.

However, we know you don’t get much time to reset.
The su***de numbers in our nursing community has greatly increased since 2019.

Our team is here for you. Our team haves certified nursing peers that can relate to your profession.

Please know that we are here for you 24/7.

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04/08/2026

Thinking about starting a peer support team in your department?
You don’t have to figure it out alone.

📅 April 23, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Join our LIVE webinar and learn:
- What peer support teams actually are (and why they matter)
- How they differ from CISM—and how they work together
- How to choose the right people, build trust, and protect confidentiality
- Practical steps to start a program in your own department

This session is built for law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, and dispatch—with real insights from those already doing the work.

🎓 Continuing Education Credits available:
1.5 hours (90-minute webinar) – Preparatory
Eligible for all EMS levels: MFR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic

If your department has been saying “we need something like this”… this is where to start.

👉 Register via link in the comment or scan the QR code.

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FST5 Program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan’s first responders and their families
🌐 Visit your fst5.org
📞 In crisis or in need of resources call 1-833-34-STRONG (1-833-347-8766)

04/01/2026

Heavenly Peace

There's a lot of suffering that happens in the back of an ambulance, but once in a while, there's also overwhelming peace.

Stay safe everyone,
DanSun

03/24/2026

Share Memories and Support the Family.

03/20/2026

Update: The family has to make the tough decision of putting charlotte on comfort care/ hospice due to her severe condition. Please keep the family in your prayers and help anyway you can.

Please help the Ballard’s family during a very tough time.
Her dad is a local first responder and her mom is a local nurse.
Let’s help show them our support.

We are writing this on behalf of the Ballard family, with their permission, durin… Amanda Trilla needs your support for Medical expenses for Charlotte Ballard

03/04/2026

Very sad. And one recently this week with their dept.

02/25/2026

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

02/20/2026

🎤 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