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UCF RESTORES – which includes the National Center of Excellence for First Responder Behavioral Health™ – is a nonprofit clinical research center and treatment clinic established to change the way posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related concerns are understood, diagnosed and treated. What began as a government-funded research initiative in 2011 has grown to serve as an invaluable resource to the Orlando community, the state of Florida and beyond. UCF RESTORES’ unique approach to treatment – including the first-of-its-kind three-week intensive outpatient program – combines exposure therapy, emerging technology, one-on-one and group therapy sessions to realize unprecedented success for those suffering from PTSD. At UCF RESTORES, we believe in the ability to restore hope for those in need and we’re on a mission to help individuals affected by trauma regain control of their lives.

WHO WE SERVE:

UCF RESTORES provides its evidence-based clinical treatment services to individuals experiencing PTSD and other trauma-related concerns, including:

First responders
Front-line medical personnel
Military veterans
Active-duty military personnel

Survivors of sexual assault
Survivors of mass violence
Survivors of natural disasters
Others affected by trauma

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General Behavioral Health Resources

Regional Resources for First Responder Families:

www.2ndalarmproject.org (behavioral health resources for firefighters and fire departments in the Panhandle region of Florida)
Sivak, Cathy (3/22/16). Why firefighters take their own lives. FireRescue1.com.
Posen, David (2017). The Little Book of Stress Relief. Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books.
Van der Kolk, Bessel (2014). The Body Keeps Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. NY: Penguin Books.
https://firestrong.org/ – Contains department-specific resources for departments that set up profiles
First Responder Center for Excellence (affiliate of National Fallen Firefighters Foundation)
National Volunteer Fire Council: Share the Load

UCF RESTORES

Single Session Consultation

Established in response to the pressure, stress and demand placed on our medical and emergency service fields, UCF RESTORES offers no-cost, single–session consultations for individuals seeking a space to discuss their stressors and develop a plan for how to handle the extreme challenges they face.

WHO?
Front-line health care workers, medical professionals, first responders, educators and other essential personnel.

WHAT?
60-minute, one-on-one telehealth sessions with one of UCF RESTORES’ mental health clinicians.

WHY?
To help essential workers develop crucial tools and a personalized plan for managing stress in this time of heightened demand.

WHERE?
The UCF RESTORES consultation line: (407) 823-1657.

WHEN?
The consultation line is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Evening consultation appointments are available.) Note: If you choose to utilize the consultation line outside of these hours, please leave a message and it will be returned within 24 hours (excluding the weekend).

If you are in need of immediate behavioral health support, we encourage you to call or text the National Suicide Prevention Line at 988.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911.