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#74 TDP "Behind the Badge: Adam Meyers’ Journey from Trauma to Advocacy" - Grace Lauren Taylor

January 12, 2025 • Grace Lauren Taylor, Adam Meyers • Season 1 • Episode 74

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Adam Meyers, a Police Captain, Certified Peer Specialist, and Mental Health Advocate from Wisconsin, has over two decades of law enforcement experience, including roles as Police Chief and Instructor. After a life-changing 2016 critical incident involving deadly force, Adam overcame significant mental health challenges with support from loved ones and professionals. He founded Stop The Threat – Stop The Stigma to promote law enforcement wellness and foster open conversations about mental health, sharing his story globally to break the stigma.
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Resources for Law Enforcement Mental Health

National Organizations and Hotlines
- Copline: A 24/7 confidential hotline for law enforcement officers in crisis.
  Website: copline.org | Phone: 1-800-COPLINE (1-800-267-5463)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Support for anyone in crisis.
  Website: 988lifeline.org | Phone: 988
- Blue H.E.L.P.: Advocates for officer wellness and honors law enforcement officers who have died by suicide.
  Website: bluehelp.org
Peer Support and Counseling Services
- Serve & Protect: Connects first responders with licensed counselors for confidential support.
  Website: serveprotect.org | Phone: 615-373-8000
- The Wounded Blue: Provides peer support for injured and struggling officers.
  Website: thewoundedblue.org
Training and Wellness Programs
- First Responder Wellness by Simple Recovery: Tailored addiction treatment and mental health services for first responders.
  Website: firstresponder-wellness.com
- The Badge of Life: Focuses on police mental health and suicide prevention through training and resources.
  Website