Resources
Wellness and support resources for law enforcement professionals and their families.
Crisis Hotlines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential 24/7 support for people in distress. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Available to anyone, including law enforcement officers and their families.
COPLINE
24/7 confidential hotline exclusively for current and former law enforcement officers and their families. Staffed entirely by retired police officers trained in active listening and crisis intervention.
Safe Call Now
Confidential, comprehensive 24-hour crisis referral service for all public safety employees, emergency services personnel, and their family members. Staffed by current and former first responders.
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 text-based crisis support. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Useful when a phone call is not possible or preferred.
Peer Support Programs
First Responder Support Network (FRSN)
Provides residential treatment programs and peer support for first responders and their families dealing with PTSD and stress-related conditions. Operates the West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat (WCPR), a six-day residential program combining clinical treatment with peer support.
Badge of Life
National nonprofit dedicated to first responder psychological wellness. Provides training programs, workshops, and resources designed to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and equip first responders with the tools they need to maintain well-being.
LEMHWA Program (DOJ COPS Office)
The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act program provides federal grants to help agencies implement peer support networks, mental health education, and wellness resources. Includes best practice guides and model policies for departments of all sizes.
ResponderStrong
Peer support and wellness resources built by and for first responders. Connects responders with trained peer supporters and clinical resources. Focuses on breaking down barriers to seeking help.
CISM Resources
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)
The leading organization for CISM training, certification, and team development. Offers courses for peer support personnel and mental health professionals. Maintains a directory of CISM teams and provides crisis intervention resources.
West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat (WCPR)
Six-day residential program for first responders suffering from PTSD and stress-related conditions linked to their work. Combines clinical treatment with peer support in a retreat setting. Open to law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatchers, and other emergency personnel.
Courageous Survival
Provides critical incident response, peer support training, and resilience programs specifically designed for law enforcement and first responder agencies. Offers both on-site response and ongoing training services.
Family Support
How to Help Your Law Enforcement Loved One (BJA)
Bureau of Justice Assistance guide for families of law enforcement officers. Covers recognizing signs of stress, how to start conversations about mental health, and where to find support for both officers and their families.
Safe Call Now (Family Support)
24-hour crisis referral service available to first responder family members. Staffed by current and former first responders who understand the unique stresses that families of officers face. Confidential and comprehensive.
FRSN Significant Others & Spouses Program
The Significant Others and Spouses (SOS) Program is a residential retreat specifically for spouses and partners of first responders dealing with secondary trauma, relationship stress, and the unique challenges of being married to someone in public safety.
National Police Association
Provides resources, support, and advocacy for law enforcement families. Connects spouses and family members with community resources, support networks, and information about navigating the challenges of law enforcement family life.
Chaplain Services
International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC)
The leading organization for law enforcement chaplaincy. Provides training, certification, and networking for chaplains serving police, sheriffs, and public safety agencies. Chaplains offer confidential, non-denominational emotional, moral, and spiritual support.
Federation of Fire Chaplains
Provides chaplain training, certification, and resources for fire service and public safety chaplains. Offers crisis intervention support, line-of-duty death response, and ongoing spiritual care for first responders and their families.
EAP Programs
LEMHWA Resources (DOJ COPS Office)
Department of Justice collection of wellness program guides, model policies, and implementation toolkits for agency-level employee assistance and officer wellness programs. Covers peer support, family resources, suicide prevention, and clinical support.
Police-Mental Health Collaboration Toolkit (BJA)
Bureau of Justice Assistance toolkit helping law enforcement agencies partner with mental health providers. Includes model EAP frameworks, training modules, implementation guides, and evidence-based practices for officer wellness programs.
First Responder Center for Excellence
Research-based resources for first responder behavioral health programs, including EAP integration guides and evidence-based treatment recommendations. Supports agencies in developing and evaluating wellness programs.
Online Communities
Blue H.E.L.P. / 1stHelp
Searchable database dedicated to finding emotional, financial, and spiritual assistance for first responders. Tracks data on law enforcement suicide and provides crisis-specific resources. Founded in 2016 to raise awareness for law enforcement suicide, expanded in 2021 to support all first responders.
Code Green Campaign
Mental health advocacy and education organization for first responders. Shares real stories from responders to reduce stigma and normalize seeking help. Has distributed over 150,000 mental health resource cards nationwide.
Officer Safety & Wellness (DOJ)
Department of Justice resource hub with articles, research, toolkits, and links to officer wellness programs across the country. Comprehensive federal clearinghouse for law enforcement wellness information.
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