National Emergency Responder & Public Safety Center - National Emergency Responder & Public Safety Center

Setting the Standard of Excellence for Peer Support and Clinician Training and Certification

NERPSC is building a strong foundation of support for public safety organizations and personnel through advanced training of peer supporters and the mental health clinicians that serve them.

Peer Support

Certification & Membership

Peer Support Teams across the country have proven to be invaluable assets to their organizations. A well-trained and supervised team can act as the first line of defense by providing support, assistance, and applicable resources to peers in need. NERPSC has set the standard for peer support training by following best practices, guidelines, and evidence-based research to enhance peer support team efficacy.

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Clinician

Certification & Membership

The NERPSC Clinician Certification is the first national standardized certification for licensed clinicians of all levels. It provides comprehensive and specialized knowledge to clinicians who are interested in working with the public safety population and includes foundational and relevant topics, from critical incident response to relationship and family dynamics, and diversity challenges facing our nation’s responders. Our certified clinicians are highly vetted and nationally recognized. Through this certification, they have demonstrated their increased specialization, cultural competence, and dedication to our nation’s brave responders.

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NERPSC™ is a community that includes emergency responders, their families, agencies, and qualified clinicians. Putting responders’ needs first allows them to better serve others and take care of what matters most.

There are times that push us to the limit. Life doesn’t come with an operations manual. Knowing where to start shouldn’t be so hard. Wellness and resiliency should be a top priority but is often the last thing on the list.

National Clinician Directory
Connect with an Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician™

Safe Call Now:
1-877-230-6060
A confidential, comprehensive, 24-hour crisis referral service is for all public services personnel and their family members nationwide.

Fire/EMS Helpline:
1-888-731-FIRE (3473)
A confidential, 24-hour helpline was created for first responders by members of the fire service. This program meets the unique needs of firefighters, EMTs, rescue personnel, and their families.

Copline:
1-800-267-5463
A confidential, 24-hour hotline for law enforcement officers is manned by retired law enforcement officers trained in active listening.

Emergency Responder
Crisis Textline:
text “BADGE” to 741741
Connect with a trained crisis counselor via the Emergency Responder Crisis Text Line. This free, confidential service is available 24/7 for all emergency responders.

The National Emergency Responder and Public Safety Center (NERPSC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NERPSC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

NBCC National Emergency Responder and Public Safety Center (NERPSC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, AECP NO. 7191. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. National Emergency Responder and Public Safety Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.