Healing Unscripted

"Behind the Badge" mental health talk with Sheriff Doug Scherar

Liana, Laura & Jennifer Season 1 Episode 35

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keywords: law enforcement, mental health, community support, crisis intervention, peer support

summary: In this episode of Healing Unscripted, hosts and Doug Scherar discuss the challenges and triumphs of law enforcement in Routt County. Doug shares his journey from a reserve deputy to sheriff, highlighting the importance of community connections and mental health awareness. The conversation delves into the impact of peer support programs and the need for better resources for mental health crises. Doug emphasizes the significance of kindness and community support in fostering a safer environment for all.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Guest Introduction

02:50
Doug's Early Career in Law Enforcement

10:47
Law Enforcement Challenges and Community Support

18:43
Peer Support Programs and Resources for First Responders

20:37
Creating a Supportive Work Environment

21:36
The Importance of Debriefing After Critical Incidents

24:13
Transitioning to Leadership: Running for Sheriff

26:26
Community Support and Team Dynamics

27:58
Finding Balance: Personal Life and Decompression

30:25
The HOPE Initiative: Enhancing Mental Health Resources

34:46
The Right People at the Right Time

38:12
Embracing Kindness in the Community

RESOURCES:

The Health Partnership: To reach us, please call 970-875-3630.   ⁠Recovery-Nele Cashmore ncashmore@ncchealthpartnership.org    (970) 875-6662
Suicide & Crisis: Dial 988
Advocates- 24/7 Safe Line 970-879-8888 or safeline@advocatesrc.org
https://advocatesrc.org/.       Allison Doglio
Sk8Church-⁠www.steamboatsk8church.com     
Routt County Crisis Support:  Marnie  https://routtcountycrisissupport.org/
LOVE LIFE & TRAVIS HOUSE: Womens Sober Living- https://lovelifesteamboat.com/    
Mens Sober Living- ⁠https://www.travishouse.org/⁠    Jeff Welton
Steamboat Community Mens Circle Twice a month, Thursdays 6:30pm. Peer led. This is a circle for all men to create together. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/steamboat_mens_circle/⁠
Paradox Paradise Film- ⁠https://www.paradiseparadoxfilm.com/⁠
Chris Ray Coaching- chrisraycoaching@gmail.com
SoBoat On Facebook- ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/soboatsteamboat/⁠ Sober events & community
Treatment Center: Precourt Healing Center ⁠https://www.vailhealthbh.org/inpatient-care/precourt-healing-center⁠
Chow- Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness.  ⁠https://chowco.org/⁠Recovery
Pastor Zack Alexander zack@steamboatchristian.com
Regeneration 12 Step⁠:   https://steamboat.church/events/
Health Solutions West- Therapy, Counseling & Peer Services     1-877-603-7045
Local AA meetings & locations- ⁠https://www.steamboataa.org/⁠
REPS 970-846-8182 Mindy "Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide"
Substance abuse 800-662-HELP
Local Counselor & Yoga Teacher- ⁠https://kimhortonwellnes