Resources
First Responders Children's Foundation
First Responders Children’s Foundation provides children of first responders access to free & confidential counseling with culturally competent counselors
- Available now to children (4-25 years old of active or retired police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and 911 dispatchers.
- First Responders up to age 25 also qualify.
- Confidential and anonymous.
- No cost to First Responder families no insurance required.
- Licensed mental health professionals, experienced working with First Responder families.
- 72 hour application response time.
Blue Guardian Foundation exists to protect officers and their families in times of greatest need.
Blue Guardian Foundation was established as part of the National Latino Law Enforcement Organization (NLLEO) and its Greater Dallas Chapter.
Since its founding in 1991, NLLEO has supported Latino law enforcement professionals nationwide with mentorship, leadership training, promotional opportunities, and legal counsel. Building on that mission, Blue Guardian Foundation was created to extend support beyond the badge—providing critical assistance to officers and their families facing life-altering challenges.
Compassion Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting First Responders, their spouses, and First Responder retirees through professional counseling, retreats, and crisis care. They exist to help those who serve find strength, healing, and hope.
Founded by people who understand the unique challenges of life in service, they assist in covering the cost of trusted, trauma-informed support because no one should face the weight of this calling alone.
Foundation 1023 is committed to supporting the emotional and mental wellness of First Responders and their support network who are experiencing illness, loss, or stressful life events by providing confidential funding for emotional and mental wellness services, access to peer-supported activities, and events designed for personal wellness and connection.
Veterans Outpost is a Christian faith-based organization committed to assisting our nation’s heroes including veterans, military and First Responders to overcome mental trauma to heal. Located in Greenville, Texas, individuals can rest, relax, remember and heal after serving our country on life’s battlefields. Veterans Outpost integrates best practices in equine and bovine therapy, venture activities, creative writing, and meditation to form a holistic healing journey. While at the Veterans Outpost, veterans and First Responders have the opportunity to connect with other veterans who are facing similar hardships and stressors. All programs are supervised by a licensed therapist.