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Corrections Professionals
Corrections officers work in a world most people never see, where loss and trauma are daily realities, and where asking for help can feel impossible. You may grieve colleagues, the people in your care, or the parts of yourself the job has changed. The culture of corrections often treats emotional struggle as weakness, but carrying this much without support is not strength. There are resources that understand your world and your silence.
National Resource
Grief & Support
Currently in crisis?
If your grief has become a crisis, you feel unsafe, or you are thinking about harming yourself, immediate support is available.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week anywhere in the United States, free, confidential, and ready for anyone experiencing emotional distress or grief.
If this is a life threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.