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May 31, 2026<\/h4>\n

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In The Living Room – Multi Agency First Responder Pier Support Team with Candi Haveman<\/h1>\n

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It\u2019s okay to not be okay, even if you\u2019re a first responder.<\/p>\n

In this important episode of In The Living Room, we sit down with Candi Havemann, Assistant Department Coordinator with Austin County EMS, to discuss the launch of the new Multi-Agency First Responder Peer Support Team during Mental Health Awareness Month.<\/p>\n

Candi opens up about her personal journey, the hidden mental health struggles first responders face, and how this new peer support program is breaking the stigma by providing confidential, real-world support from people who truly understand.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a first responder, family member, or community supporter, this conversation offers hope, practical advice, and a powerful reminder that it\u2019s okay to ask for help.<\/p>\n

NEW Official Peer Support Contact Number:
979-551-5303<\/p>\n

Applications to join the Peer Support Team are open until June 15, 2026.<\/p>\n

In This Episode: The reality of cumulative trauma for first responders
How to recognize when a coworker or loved one is struggling
Why peer support across EMS, fire, law enforcement, dispatch & jail is so important. Supporting families and breaking the \u201csuck it up\u201d culture
Candi\u2019s powerful message: \u201cIt is okay to not be okay.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Host:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Shelley Stuessel-Brian<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Director of Operations, Austin County News Online<\/span>\u00a0& Co-Creator, <\/span>Hello Austin County<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Greg Stuessel<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Publisher, Executive Producer, Technical Director
Austin County News Online & Austin County Media<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Guests:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Candi Havemann<\/h2>\n

Asst. Department Coordinator
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\ud83c\udfa7 Episode Details<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n

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For those interested:<\/p>\n

NEW Official Peer Support Contact Number: 979-551-5303<\/span><\/p>\n

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