The Minds on the Frontline Podcast brought to you by the Wayne State University Frontline Strong Together Program in collaboration with the Michigan Crisis and Access Line. In this first episode, we will introduce you to Manisha Leary, the FST5 Program Manager who oversees operations of the program. In addition, we’re joined by Jim Peyton who is the MiCAL administrator who oversees the central call center for the FST5 Program. During this episode, our guests will provide an overview of the Front Line Strong Together 5 (FST5) Program. In addition, Jim and Manisha will describe what first responders can expect when contacting FST5 for help.
Frontline Strong Together, or FST5, provides streamlined access to behavioral health resources, as well as increased access to crisis services to Michigan’s front line five, which includes all professional, part-time, and volunteer firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, corrections officers, and 911 dispatchers. The Michigan Crisis and Access Line, or MiCAL, serves as the central call center for the FST5 Program.
NEED HELP NOW? If you are experiencing any crisis – work related, substance abuse, depression, relationships, financial, or any other, reach out by calling 1-833-34-STRONG or go to www.FST5.org for more information.
Host – Geoff Lassers (Lassers126@gmail.com), Firefighter/paramedic, West Bloomfield FD Host – Mike Mattern (michaelmattern229@gmail.com), Firefighter/paramedic, Dearborn FD Guest – Manisha Leary (mleary@med.wayne.edu), LMSW, Frontline Strong Together (FST5), Program Manager Guest – Jim Peyton (JPeyton@commongroundhelps.org), Paramedic, MiCAL Strong Administrator