President
Call for Backup
NEWPORT, Michigan, United States
David R. Edwards is currently employed as the Wellness Officer for a public safety agency in SE Michigan. He is also the Founder and President of Call for Backup, a non-profit that focuses on mental wellness and suicide awareness and prevention for uniformed services personnel that has been presented to thousands of personnel in more than 25 states since 2017. David is a Certified Trauma Services Specialist, a member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and an Approved Instructor for ICISF, and also serves as a Reserve Police Officer and Police Chaplain in SE Michigan.
A5 - Addressing the Stigma of Mental Wellness in Emergency Services
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
10:30am – 11:30am EST