Support
6th Alarm Peer Support - https://6thalarm.com (833)684-2527 "We are a group of trained First Responders proving peer support for active and returned brothers and sister in fire, law enforcement, EMS and dispatch."
Adopt A Cop ~ https://www.adopt-a-cop.org (702)290-7086 “The goal of Adopt-A-Cop is to assign law enforcement officers to a family, group, or individual who will pray daily for them and send a note of encouragement, support and a thank you for their service to the community.”
Allegiance Ranch - https://allegianceranch.org/ "At Allegiance Ranch, we strive to provide a safe and welcoming place for veterans, active duty military, first responders, and their families, to find release from every day challenges. We rely on donor support to ensure ongoing care and training for our rescued horses and offer. OUR MISSION is to help horses and heroes by offering a safe place for healing, developing a sense of purpose, and establishing meaningful connections between horses and humans. "
Allegiance Ranch Veteran & First Responder Musters - https://allegianceranch.org/allegiance-veteran-community/veteran-musters/ "Please join us for our monthly Allegiance Ranch Veteran Muster and bonfire. The purpose of the ARR Muster is to provide a forum for military veterans and first responders to come together for connection, support, sharing stories, or simply spending time with like-minded comrades. Food and drinks are provided. Held the first Friday of each month from 6:30PM-9:30PM. PLEASE JOIN US! No registration required.
3448 County Road 4, Allegiance Ranch, Erie, Co 80516"
American Valor Foundation - https://americanvalorfoundation.org “American Valor Foundation is a registered and approved 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation committed to supporting our military Veterans, First Responders and their families through programs of fund raising efforts and direct support to individuals. AVF also honors our heroes through Memorial Scholarships.” https://www.chriskylememorialbenefit.com/chris-kyle-memorial-scholarship
America’s Defenders Foundation ~ https://americasdefenders.org (214) 914-3166 “The mission of America's Defenders Foundation is quite simple; support those that give so much to our nation. We have an intense motivation to support disabled veteran's that have answered the call of duty to the United States and defended our nation's values and families. We have an equally intense motivation to support our nation's law enforcement officers. These men and women in uniform continue to support their communities and defend the values of this great nation. The service to our country from each group doesn't come without sacrifice to mind and body and we understand that. AmDef does what it can to honor the military and law enforcement service of our elite citizens.”
BattleForged Nation - https://www.battleforgednation.org "Help. Heal. Share. BattleForged Nation engages and assists Veterans and First Responders by providing tailored support to improve the individual’s quality of life and self-worth.
Blue Hearts for Heroes - https://blueheartsforheroes.org “To support law enforcement families who have children with special needs.”
Bobby Henline Foundation ~ https://forgingforward.org (606)875-5808 “The Bobby Henline Foundation, dba Forging Forward is dedicated to helping active duty, veteran military, first responders and Gold Star Families, through organized retreats, remembrance tags, outdoor outreach, inspiration, motivation and more. ‘What’s STRONG with you’ is our motto for healing and forging forward with life.”
Border Patrol Foundation - https://www.borderpatrolfoundation.org (520)705-1053 “The mission of Border Patrol Foundation (BPF) is to honor the memory of fallen U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents and provide support and resources to the families. BPF provides support to Border Patrol employees, USBP agents and their families for on- and off-duty deaths, injuries, illnesses, family medical emergencies, special circumstances and student scholarships.”
Code Green Campaign - https://codegreencampaign.org "The Code Green Campaign® is a first responder oriented mental health advocacy and education organization. Also known as Code Green, we serve all types of first responders. This includes firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, police, corrections, air medical, and search & rescue. Our mission: Bring awareness to the high rates of mental health issues in first responders and reduce them. Eliminate the stigma that prevents people from admitting these issues and asking for help. Educate first responders on self care and peer care and advocate for systemic change in how mental health issues are addressed by first responder agencies."
COPLINE - https://www.copline.org (800)267-5463 "COPLINE is dedicated to service active and retired law enforcement officers and their loves ones by providing CONFIDENTIAL 24/7 trained retired offices for callers that are dealing with various stressors, both on an off the job. Whether its just a "bad day" or a crisis, we are here to listen. We are able to assist with a referral to a culturally competent mental health professional."
Concerns of Police Survivors ~ https://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org "Rebuilding Shattered Lives of Survivors and Co-Workers Affected by Line-of-Duty Deaths. ach year, between 140 and 160 officers die in the line of duty and their families and co-workers are left to cope. C.O.P.S. provides resources to help them rebuild their shattered lives. There is no membership fee to join C.O.P.S., for the price paid is already too high. C.O.P.S. was organized in 1984 with 110 individual members. Today, C.O.P.S. membership is over 65,000 survivors. Survivors include spouses, children, parents, siblings, significant others, and co-workers of officers who have died in the line of duty according to Federal government criteria. C.O.P.S. is governed by a national board of law enforcement survivors. All programs and services are administered by the National Office in Camdenton, Missouri. C.O.P.S. has over 50 chapters nationwide that work with survivors at the grass-roots level. "
Danny Dietz Foundation - https://navysealdannydietzfoundation.com (832)877-1177 “The Danny Dietz Foundation is a Nonprofit Dedicated to Supporting Our American Special Ops Forces, First Responders and their Surviving Families. We provide immediate financial grants to alleviate some of the burdens for a Special Operator that has suffered combat related injuries or a First Responder that has suffered job related injuries. For surviving families, we provide financial help that is not covered under the larger benevolent programs.”
First Responder Task Force - https://www.firstrespondertaskforce.com (888)757-2322 “First Responder Task Force was created to serve those who put themselves in harm’ way – proudly serving Locals nationally.” The purpose of FRTF is to fill the financial gap left as a result of service related injuries and illness not covered by the health policy provided.
Fire Department Coffee Foundation - https://www.firedeptcoffee.com/pages/charity (779)772-4707 “The Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization supporting groups that help firefighters and first responders who are injured on the job, mentally or physically, or who are facing other serious health challenges.”
First Responders Foundation - https://firstrespondersfoundation.org (402)218-1234 "The mission of the First Responders Foundation is to serve and honor all our First Responders, Veterans, and their families, build appreciation and respect for their work, and enhance public safety. The First Responders Foundation supports Law enforcement, Firefighters, Dispatchers, EMTs, Medical Personnel, and Veterans. Programming includes behavioral health services, physical fitness programs and classes, med management, and more, to serve and honor first responders and their families. While the First Responders Foundation Headquarters is located in Omaha, Nebraska, first responders and their families across the United States are welcome to participate in programming and events. Programming is available in person or through telehealth, tele-fitness, and behavior health sessions via Zoom and other virtual technology. "
First Responder Support Network - https://www.frsn.org (415) 721-9789 FRSN is a community of first responders working to help other first responders. FRSN has helped first responders and their families recover from traumatic experiences for over 20 years. Our goal is to help them live fuller and healthier lives by offering a new perspective on stress and providing resiliency skills for improved long-term coping. FRSN is a collaboration of emergency service peers and family members, mental health clinicians, and chaplains who collectively volunteer more than 54,000 hours each year.
Forge VFR - https://forgehealth.com/vfr Forge VFR (Veteran and First Responder) is mission-focused on improving the mental health and well-being of active-duty service members, Veterans, First Responders, and their families
Frontline Crisis Response - https://frontlinecrisisresponse.com/for-first-responders (214)865-6710 "Providing confidential support through wellness and resiliency for First Responders and their families."
Healing Our Own - https://healingourown.org "Firefighters Standing together for Healthy Bodies & Minds."
Heart of a Lion John Daly – Major Ed Foundation - https://www.jdme.org “The mission is to provide mental, physical, and wellness support to our nation’s children, first responders and America’s veterans.”
Irish Angel - https://irishangel.org Irish Angel is a support network for Law Enforcement, EMS, Firefighters, and Military. We provide education, awareness and resources about addictions, PTSD, PTSI, TBI, depression and anxiety. Through our partnerships, we offer opportunities to inform, heal and promote a healthy lifestyle for first responders.
LEO Support Foundation ~ https://www.saveleos.org “The LEO Support Foundation also provides resources to all First Responders who may be dealing with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse disorder, and/or thoughts of suicide. LEO Support Foundation was founded in 2017 by two full-time police officers with the goal of providing protective and life-saving equipment for police officers. Start Me Another Car (S.M.A.C.) is a division of LEO Support Foundation that was founded in 2021 with the goal of preventing officer suicides by providing resources for officers with post traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse disorder, and signs of depression. S.M.A.C. provides activities for officers to de-stress, reconnect with friends and family, and have a healthy escape from the job, even for just a little bit. If you or someone you know needs to lighten the stress load, que the mic and state, "Start me Another Car". You are not alone!” thomas.kelley@saveleos.org
National Warrior Foundation - https://www.nationalwarriorfoundation.org “We are dedicated to making an impact by supplying morale-based programming that will empower our Warriors’ mental well-being. The National Warrior Foundation seeks to create and provide uplifting morale programming for our active duty, veterans and first responders. We welcome all active duty, national guard, reservists, and veterans regardless of discharge status. We also take pride in supporting all of our first responders—this includes law enforcement, fire fighters, paramedics/EMT, nurses, and 911 dispatchers.”
Next Rung - https://www.nextrung.org (678)783-3686 "Next Rung is a non-profit that exists to tackle the mental health issues that First Responders face on a daily basis. We exist to make an impact in the lives of firefighters and first responders. Our goal is to provide quality resources that will help combat mental health issues that plague our profession. We want to help you! "
Oklahoma First Responders Wellness Division - https://m.facebook.com/Oklahoma-First-Responder-Wellness-Division-109009551585768/ (405)482-3570 “Launched November 2, 2021, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Danny Long started the Oklahoma First Responders Wellness Division after 20 years as an OHP Trooper and his darkest day. He is committed to helping all First Responders suffering in silence. Having every first responder know it is okay not to be okay. Now we have a solution for it, we have a safe space for you to reach out to.”
Operation Equine - https://operationequine.org/ (720) 588 -3035 "At Operation Equine, they understand that committing to a life of service often creates complex challenges that can leave Military Service Members, Veterans, and Emergency Responders feeling disconnected from their families and communities. They facilitate unique, therapeutic experiences with horses that lead their participants to a deeper understanding of themselves, empowering them to cultivate healthier relationships and feel better."
Operation Recovery - https://operationrecovery.org (813)922-1111 “At Operation Recovery, we serve our nations heroes: veterans, first responders, and their families. We do this by providing awareness and support for veterans and first responders through supplies, training, housing, health services as well as community events, and to provide charitable support for distressed Americans and Allies of America located abroad. In response to recent events in Afghanistan, Operation Recovery is dedicating all current operations to providing safe passage out of the country for at-risk American Citizens and Allies. We are honoring the promise.”
Post Traumatic Purpose ~ https://www.travishowze.com Travis Howze, known as The Motivational Speaker for First Responders and their families, is an international touring speaker, author, and motivational wellness educator who spent 14 years in the military and emergency services as a U.S. Marine, Police Officer and Firefighter. Post Traumatic Purpose is the Life Changing Mental Health Movement that brings awareness to all Military Personnel, Veterans, First Responders, Jailers, Dispatchers, Health Care workers and their family members through hard transparent relatability. Not your typical check in the box wellness training, Post Traumatic Purpose is Real, Raw, Emotionally Energizing and Highly Engaging. It is designed to stimulate positive growth at the individual, professional and family level through ownership, acceptance, humor and motivation. Spouses and family members are highly encouraged to attend Post Traumatic Purpose Events.
Responder Strong - https://you.responderstrong.org "In collaboration with the All Clear Foundation, GMR, and Anschutz Foundation, this platform was built to support all aspects of a responder’s life from finances and relationships, to physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Our only goal is to freely and confidentially connect responders to their own form of effective support.
Responder Support - https://respondersupport.com (828)333-5708 “Providing support for PTSD, Sleep disturbance, Hypervigilance Syndrome, End of Career Distress, Peer Team & Agency assistance, individual First Responder Services, and more.
Shields and Stripes ~ https://shieldsandstripes.org “Shields and Stripes prioritizes the health and wellness of Veterans, Law Enforcers, and First Responders. Shields and Stripes provides first line defenders the opportunity to heal visible and non-visible wounds, helping those we need the most to live meaningful lives in service to our communities. Shields and Stripes is a 3-week in-person and a 9-week virtual program that will provide our warriors with holistic, evidence based and multi-disciplinary healthcare to learn, build and grow.”
Superheroes Foundation - https://www.supheroesfoundation.org “Our mission is to support the mental health of our Veterans, Military, First Responders and their families. We partner with amazing organizations that are dedicated towards creating mental health resiliency within a safe environment so that Veterans, Military, First Responders and their families are able to address the many issues that they face. They provide professional support to individuals who need help organizing and overcoming complex mental health and substance concerns. Within a short amount of time, they help First Responders identify goals, skills, and motivators that allow them to overcome personal challenges and to create a fulfilling life in their home environment. We work with our partners to remove the barriers that prevent our Heroes from receiving the quality treatment they deserve. Sometimes it's as simple as eliminating individual and family travel cost to treatment, or it involves filling in the gap financially for their high deductible and out of pocket costs. The end goal is to ensure every Hero that suffers from PTSD, mental health and addiction has the ability to receive top quality education and treatment without the fear of being financially burdened.”
The Wounded Blue – https://www.thewoundedblue.org (702)290-5611 – “The Wounded Blue is working to de-stigmatize mental health within the law enforcement community through its Peer Advocate Support Program and community outreach. The Peer Advocate Support Program handles nearly 100 calls a week from officers. Each member or our highly trained peer team is a former or current law enforcement officer, with many disabling injuries among the group. They know the environment, exposures, and traumas officers encounter daily. They are a trusted confidant. Accepting that one is struggling with PTSI is the first step for many officers. Seeking an outlet for support is second.”
Tug McGraw Foundation - https://www.tugmcgraw.org/resources-ptsd-first-responders (707)947-7124
Tunnels to Towers Foundation - https://t2t.org (718) 987-1931 Since 9/11, we have been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building custom-designed smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. We are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and aiding the victims of major U.S. disasters.
Uncommon Grit Foundation ~ https://www.uncommongritfoundation.org "We have a soft spot and a deep respect for military, first responders, and the family members who stand beside them. These are the people who run toward danger, toward the crisis, toward those who need help. Uncommon Grit Foundation assists qualified families or individuals directly to alleviate the financial burden of things like funeral costs, travel to funerals, living expenses, mental health costs, healthcare bills, or other expenses. With our connections in the military, experience in the nonprofit world, and a strong network of patriots, we have an ear to the ground for where assistance may be needed most. True to our name, we are uncommon in our approach of remaining flexible to assist where we can do the most with what we have."
Vets for Kids ~ https://vetsforkids.org “Our mission is to utilize our veterans and their skills to give back to our community and to protect our kids in schools, while helping and ending Veteran and First Responder Suicide”
Wind River Ranch https://www.windriverranch.com/ministry/healing-warriors (970)586-4212 “Wind River Ranch is a Christian-based family dude and guest ranch resort in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Since 2013, we have had the honor of ministering to the families of servicemen and women who have been injured during their time in the Armed Forces and/or Public Service, or who have retired from service. During (4) dedicated weeks during the summer season, we bring warriors together to heal, to reconnect with their families, and to create a community with one another.”