Services for First Responders
Pre-Employment Psychological Screenings
Thorough psychological evaluations to ensure candidates are mentally suited for the demands of public safety roles.
Individual
Psychotherapy
Confidential one-on-one counseling tailored to help first responders process trauma, build resilience, and restore emotional well-being.
Group
Psychotherapy
Supportive therapy sessions where first responders and their families connect, share, and heal alongside peers with similar experiences.
Family
Counseling
Therapy focused on strengthening communication, trust, and connection within the families of public safety professionals.
Officer Involved
Shooting Debriefing
Specialized psychological support following critical incidents to promote recovery and a healthy return to duty.
Critical Incident
Stress Debriefing
Immediate 24/7 psychological response for individuals or teams impacted by traumatic, high-intensity incidents in the line of duty.
Critical Incident Response Program Leadership
Led by trusted experts in law enforcement psychology, our leadership team provides immediate, tailored support to departments navigating traumatic incidents.
Fitness For
Duty Evaluations
Comprehensive psychological assessments to determine whether a public safety employee is currently fit to perform their duties safely and effectively.
Annual
Routine Debrief
A confidential, stigma-free wellness check-in designed to support the mental health of first responders and promote long-term resilience.
Peer Support
Training
Specialized training and mentorship that empowers public safety professionals to offer emotional first aid and support across agencies during critical times.
Emergency
Call Outs
24/7 rapid-response psychological support for large-scale emergencies, staffed by licensed clinicians and trauma-informed professionals.
Firefighters
Did you know that firefighters are three times more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty?
20%
50%
Did you know that nearly 20% of firefighters suffer from PTSD, compared to 6.8% in the general population?
Up to 50% of firefighters report serious symptoms of burnout or compassion fatigue.
Law Enforcement
Did you know that early trauma exposure in law enforcement leads to higher risks of alcohol use, divorce, and sleep disorders?
54%
1 in 3
Police officers are 54% more likely to die by suicide than the general public.
1 in 3 police officers experience PTSD or severe depression.
Our Approach
At Help for Fire and Help for Police, our mission is rooted in the belief that those who protect us deserve protection themselves. Through the Protect Wellness program—developed by CCFM—we address the growing crisis of unacknowledged trauma and health decline among first responders. Firefighters and law enforcement officers face relentless physical and emotional demands, leaving them at significantly higher risk for PTSD, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, cancer, and heart disease.
Protecting Those Who Protect Us — A Whole-Person Wellness Solution for Firefighters and Police.
Our approach is focused, compassionate, and evidence-based: providing vital education, modern tools, and continuous support to empower the health, resilience, and long-term wellbeing of our nation’s frontline heroes
Mental Health
Support
Fitness and
Functional Movement
Physical Health and
Mental Care
Technology and
Telehealth Access
Sleep and
Recovery
Family and
Community Support
Nutrition and
Lifestyle Education
Education and
Cultural Change
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