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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
Support for Stress and Trauma
Our Mission
Ensuring no first responder stands alone. We provide immediate treatment subsidies today while fighting for Brent’s Bill to change the law tomorrow.
First Responders
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
Advocacy
How We Serve
POST is dedicated to the mental and emotional survival of first responders. We advocate for legislative reform to ensure those who serve us have the care they deserve.
Treatment Assistance
Treatment Assistance
Our Vision
We provide immediate financial subsidies for addiction, PTSD and brain trauma treatment. Our goal is to provide First Responders with support and assistance in obtaining counseling, treatment and travel when needed.
Resources for First Responders is challenging
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.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROVIDES FIRST RESPONDERS WITH TREATMENT OPTIONS
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
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.
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