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about these resources and to get
the support you need.
Psychological Services Bureau (PSB)
Free and confidential consultation and
counseling for Department employees
‘and thet spouse or significant other.
Substance Abuse Resource Program
(SARP)
Free and confidential resources and support
fer Department employees and their spouse
‘or significant other. The SARP Coordinator
can help you locate the resources to meet
Your needs, including nformaton about
‘aleohol and other substance abuse
outpatient resicertial treatment racites
.ace Officer's Fallowship (POF)
Free and confidential support to frst
responders. Independent ofthe
Department. POF assists employees to
overcome problems with alcohol. Times
and locations of meetings can be found by
contacting the SARP Coordinator,
Chaplains and Peor Support
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Department PSB chaplain or
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Call EEE for additional resources, information, and support