Behavioral Health & Peer Support
Local 4416 is committed to supporting our members' mental, emotional, and behavioral health.
Our Peer Support Team comprises trained firefighters and paramedics who understand the unique challenges of the job and are here to provide confidential, non-judgmental support whenever needed.
This page is a central hub for behavioral health resources, including peer support contacts, crisis hotlines, professional counseling referrals, and wellness tools tailored to first responders.
Whether you're facing stress, trauma, burnout, or personal struggles, you’re not alone—your Union family is here to help.Together, we can break the stigma and take care of one another.
IAFF Resources
St. Vincent EAP
317-338-4900 or 800-544-9412
The Brain Center:
Call 317-562-0942
Up to seven department-sponsored visits (funding dependent)
ProTeam Wellness and Shield App
463-273-2093
ProTeam Wellness
Call 463-273-2093
Department-sponsored assistance
On-staff Social Worker :
Jamie Pristach (317) 379-5459