Mental health is a major topic in the first responders community, and having access to mental health supports and resources is of the utmost importance.

In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, editor Brittani Schroeder sat down with Stephanie Samuels and Jim Alvarez of CopLine to talk about mental health, the stigma officers face, research being done into concussions and their effects, and why a confidential hotline is important for the first responder industry.

For those who would like to speak with CopLine, find them at 1-800-COPLINE (267-5463) or copline.org.