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Coral Springs highlights emergency‑response and mental‑health programs; Stop the Bleed free classes scheduled May 22
Summary
The commission proclaimed First Responder Mental Health Awareness Day and Mental Health Awareness Month, recognized EMS and Stop the Bleed weeks, and announced free Stop the Bleed classes May 22 at the Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety.
The Coral Springs City Commission used Thursday’s meeting to spotlight public‑safety and behavioral‑health initiatives, marking First Responder Mental Health Awareness Day and Mental Health Awareness Month, recognizing Emergency Medical Services Week and announcing free Stop the Bleed classes on May 22.
Vice Mayor Nancy Mateo Bowen read a proclamation designating May 10 as First Responder Mental Health Awareness Day. City staff noted that “in 02/2021, the state of Florida passed SR 618 recognizing May 10 each year as first responder mental health awareness day,” and called attention to the city’s Behavioral Health Access Program and peer support efforts for public‑safety personnel.
Chief Bader asked commissioners to join in promoting help and resources, saying, “Prioritizing mental health is not a departure from strength. It is the very essence of it.” NAMI Broward County CEO Dr. Joe Orbeck said NAMI provides countywide support, advocacy and education and praised city leadership for openness on the subject.
Stop the Bleed announcement: Chief John Williams and Kayley Russinello from Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety (CS RIPS) announced three free Stop the Bleed classes on Thursday, May 22, with registration required. Russinello said classes will be offered at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., each lasting about 90 minutes.
EMS week: The commission proclaimed Emergency Medical Services Week (May 18–24) and praised the Coral Springs‑Parkland Fire Department’s paramedics and EMTs for life‑saving service.
Why it matters: The proclamations center public attention on first‑responder mental health, community access to bleeding control training and EMS service appreciation. Staff and community partners emphasized training, peer support and local resources for residents and first responders.
Ending: The city encouraged residents and community organizations to register for Stop the Bleed classes and to use NAMI and local peer‑support resources for behavioral‑health assistance.
