People of Service Together

POST helps people of service who are in need of guidance and support to deal with emotional and mental trauma that is unique to them. We strive to provide a safe resource for First Responders and advocate for their needs.

Support for Stress and Trauma

Our Mission

We provide First Responders with support to combat the stress and cumulative trauma unique to the profession.

First Responders

Who We Serve

We support current, former and retired Peace Officers, Firefighters, Military, Medics, Dispatchers and any First Responder that lives and works to serve others.

Advocacy

How We Serve

We advocate for medical and legal resources to assist First Responders in getting the help they need.

Treatment Assistance

Our Vision

Our goal is to provide First Responders with financial assistance in obtaining counseling, treatment and travel when needed.

Resources for First Responders is challenging

A survey of 8,000 active and retired peace officers reveals*:

90% report stigma as a barrier to seeking treatment.
79% report experiencing critical stress at some point during their career.
Over 90% report a belief that there is a lack of awareness by the public and the profession that critical stress is a problem in law enforcement.

*Survey conducted by Fraternal Order of the Police (FOP). Click here to read more.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROVIDES FIRST RESPONDERS WITH TREATMENT OPTIONS

Your support provides resources for First Responders to receive counseling, treatment and participate in retreats. Donations of time, space and financial gifts enable us to give back to those that give to others daily.

$75 provides 30 minutes of individual counseling.
$150 funds a full counseling session or a virtual meeting for many.
$700 funds an 8-hour wellness class.
$300 provides a year of virtual meeting software.
$500 provides one session of Ketamine IV therapy (typically not covered by insurance).

First Responders Mental Health is a Community Issue

A study by Lexipol reveals first responders are short-staffed and stressed, creating significant recruitment and retention challenges, suboptimal levels of resourcing, and increased negative impact on communities. Survey respondents reported not only the occupational hazards and downsides of staffing shortages, but the negative impact on personal health and public safety. Read the study.

Please donate to support our work.

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