New Perceptions, Inc.: Your Partner in Mental Health

As a first responder, you dedicate your life to serving and protecting our communities, often in the face of immense stress and challenging situations. Your unwavering commitment is truly commendable. At New Perceptions, we understand that the unique demands of your profession can take a significant toll on both your physical and mental health. That's why we're committed to supporting your long-term well-being through proactive care.

What are Wellness Visits?

Wellness visits are an essential component of this proactive care. Unlike appointments for injuries or illnesses, these visits are designed to be a preventative and holistic assessment of your overall health. Think of them as a routine check-up for your entire system – physical, mental, and emotional. Their primary purpose is to identify potential health concerns before they become serious issues, optimize your current health, and provide you with tools and resources to build resilience.

What to Expect During a Wellness Visit:

A mental health wellness visit for first responders is a dedicated, confidential session with a mental health professional designed for proactive care and support. It is distinct from a therapy session, which typically focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of a specific mental health condition.

Think of a wellness visit as routine maintenance for your mental well-being, similar to a physical check-up. It's an opportunity to connect with a professional who understands the unique challenges faced by first responders – the exposure to trauma, high-stress environments, long hours, and the cultural pressures of the profession.

During a wellness visit, you can expect:

• A Confidential and Safe Space: To discuss the general stressors of your work and life without fear of judgment or impact on your job.
• Focus on Proactive Strategies: The conversation centers on maintaining good mental health, building resilience, and developing or strengthening healthy coping mechanisms.
• Education and Awareness: Gaining a better understanding of the potential effects of cumulative stress and trauma, recognizing warning signs in yourself and others, and learning about available resources.
• Not a Diagnostic or Evaluative Session: This visit is not used to diagnose a mental health disorder or assess your fitness for duty. The information shared is confidential, with standard exceptions regarding immediate safety concerns.
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These wellness visits can serve various purposes:

• Meeting Departmental Requirements: Many departments are implementing mandatory or recommended mental health wellness checks as part of their commitment to the well-being of their personnel. This type of visit is designed to fulfill those requirements in a supportive and non-clinical manner.
• Individual Check-in: For any first responder who wants to proactively touch base with a mental health professional, discuss how they are managing stress, and gain insights and tools for maintaining their mental resilience, even if they are not experiencing a crisis or specific symptoms.

In essence, a mental health wellness visit is a preventative measure, a dedicated time to focus on your mental fitness, ensuring you have the support and strategies needed to navigate the demanding nature of your essential work and live a healthy life.

Pricing:

Wellness visits are not typically covered by insurance companies.  The visit may be covered by your employer.  

Whether you are looking for a wellness visit for yourself or if you are an employer looking to provide this resource for your employees, please reach out for more information on pricing.