Introducing Our New Clinician: Maggie Clines, LPC

Bank The Blue is delighted to introduce our newest clinician, Maggie Clines, LPC, who brings a wealth of experience and expertise in mental health counseling, particularly tailored to the needs of first responders.

Transforming the Lives of Illinois Law Enforcement This Giving Tuesday

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“Transforming the Lives of Illinois Law Enforcement This Giving Tuesday” November 2023 (Chicago, IL) As the spirit of giving takes center stage on this special Giving Tuesday, Bank The Blue stands at the forefront of a noble cause—to support the mental well-being of Illinois law enforcement officers. In the following blog, we will explore the […]

Police Officer Suicide: Risk Factors And Warning Signs

Being a police officer is tough. Police officers are first on the scene of some of the most dangerous and demanding situations imaginable. With any given call comes the possibility of encountering a disturbing situation that the average civilian will likely never have to experience. But incidences involving violence, suicide, homicide, child abuse, and death […]

Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress In Law Enforcement Officers

Due to the occupational stressors in police work – which range from physical to psychological threats – being a police officer is an inherently stressful job. Over years of service, officers must make countless judgment calls in volatile, high-pressure situations involving risk and trauma. The stress of working long and irregular hours in a dangerous […]