Veterans & First Responders
For Emergency Dial 911
National Suicide Hotline: 988
Veterans & First Responders
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Veterans Crisis Line:
For veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them.
- Available 24/7. Dial 988, then press 1.
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UCF Restores:
Non-profit clinical research center and treatment clinic that offers a 3-week intensive outpatient program in Orlando for first responders and others suffering from PTSD or trauma.
- General inquiries and treatment consultations: 407-823-3910
- Single Session Consultation Program: 407-823-1657
- Redline Rescue: Dedicated to serving firefighters and their families in times of need.
- Florida Firefighters Safety & Health Collaborative: Provides members with shared knowledge and resources based on best practices and research.
- 2nd Alarm Project: Offers behavioral health resources for firefighters.
- Struggle Well: A program of the Boulder Crest Foundation that provides Post-Traumatic Growth programs for first responders and veterans.
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First Responders Children's Foundation (FRCF):
Provides expert therapy to children of first responders at no cost to families.
- Email Info@1stRCF.org for more information.
- For Those Who Love a First Responder: Virtual classroom resource.
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Safe Call Now:
Staffed by public safety professionals and former law enforcement officers who provide support for public safety professionals and their families.
- Call 206-459-3020
- Center for Firefighter Behavioral Health: Offers resources and peer support for the occupational stress faced by firefighters.
- Caring Therapists of Broward: Practice founded by Amanda Landry, LMHC, CAP, NCC. Provides high-quality treatment to the South Florida community, including therapists who are culturally competent clinicians for first responders.
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First Responders Resilience Center:
Provides counseling, training, and support services designed for first responders.
- Call 973-454-5569 or email DrPytal@HelpingFirstResponders.com
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Stomping Out The Stigma:
501(c)(3) organization providing free counseling services to first responders.
- Email sotsinc24@gmail.com
- Contact: Tim Roberto, CAC, RCP
Inpatient Services
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IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment & Recovery: The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is an addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members.
- Call 844-534-7381
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Inpatient Treatment Florida House Experience (FHE Health): The program employs evidence-based therapies, innovative medical care, and a comprehensive wellness program, which focuses on symptoms of PTSD, in order to guide our First Responders on the right path to achieving their lifelong recovery from drugs and alcohol. This program is designed to help First Responders overcome specific obstacles and increase their ability to manage their emotions during stressful situations, without turning to self-medication. have faced or overcome similar challenges.
- Call 833-596-3502