Responder health and wellness

You rely on FirstNet for connectivity when it counts. Your mindset before, during and after the call is just as important. FirstNet is here to support the holistic health and wellness of America’s first responders.

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Helping first responders make mental health a priority

Posttraumatic growth: Turning darkness to strength

April 8, 2025

PTSD. The weight of the acronym is heavy. And no community carries that burden more than first responders, military and veterans. Trauma doesn’t have to be the end of the story, writes Josh Goldberg, CEO of the Boulder Crest Foundation, the global leader in the development of PTG-based programs.

Mitigating impact of negativity bias on first responders

Strengthening connections in responder relationships

Bringing responder wellness programs to Ohio responders

About the program

Collaboration, advocacy and resources for the community

Purpose Coalition resources Collaboration

Program launched in 2020
The FirstNet Health and Wellness Program (FHWCP) launched in May 2020 with the recognized need to support first responder health and wellness.

Driving advocacy in wellness
Through advocacy, identifying resources and building relationships, the coalition provides guidance for emergency responder wellness.

A call for collaboration
The coalition addresses public safety health and wellness by identifying supportive resources at all levels.

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Changing the conversation to post-traumatic growth

Learn more about the post-traumatic growth framework, how to transform struggle and four key principles.

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Struggle Well – Bringing the struggle to the surface

A program dedicated to helping officers connect with peers with shared experiences and to better understand how trauma affects their daily lives.

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ROG the Dog, the FirstNet therapy dog

Animal-assisted therapy for first responders has a positive impact on mental and physical health.

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Build strong health and wellness programs

Customized health and wellness programs are essential for supporting first responders’ physical and mental wellness. Download this new resource to help your agency on this journey.

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Safety and wellness apps

On-the-go resources for first responders

O2X Human Performance

Encourages users to make healthy choices daily.

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Responder Rel8

First responder peer-to-peer chat app.

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Help resources

Supporting first responders when they need help

Suicide prevention lifeline

If you or a friend need help, don’t be afraid to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for help.

Call 800.272.8255

Copline

COPLine is a 24/7 confidential hotline for all active and retired LEOs and their families.

Call 1.800.COPLINE

Safe Call Now

Call for 24/7 confidential crisis referral for first responders and families.

Call 206.469.3020

Crisis Text Line

Text BADGE for 741-741 for free 24/7 crisis counselor support.

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