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Mental health resources
You don't have to carry
the job alone.
First responders and LGBTQ+ individuals both face elevated risk of mental health challenges throughout their lives. When you carry both identities, the weight can be compounding — and the resources that exist often weren't built with you in mind.
30%
of first responders experience
depression or PTSD
2X
LGBTQ+ adults experience mental health challenges at twice the rate
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Judgment here. Please take care of yourself
First responder focused
Broader first responder mental health organisations
Trusted national organizations serving the wider first responder community.
The Code Green Campaign® is a first responder oriented mental health advocacy and education organization. Also known as Code Green, we serve all types of first responders. This includes firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, police, corrections, air medical, and search & rescue. The idea is that Code Green is calling a code alert on the mental health of first responders
FRSN offers first responder retreats, spouse/significant other retreats, and is available to speak with responders, their families, and anyone seeking to assist a responder or their significant other. They also offer peer support trainings.
Harbor of Grace Enhanced Recovery Center is proud to provide professional and confidential addiction treatment for various life challenges that may affect the personal well-being of First Responders to include treatment for substance abuse and alcoholism.
The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind treatment facility specializing in PTSD for professional fire service members who struggle with trauma, substance use, addiction and other related behavioral health challenges.
LGBTQ+ focused
LGBTQ+ mental health & crisis support
Organizations built specifically to support the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ individuals.
You deserve a
welcoming, loving world.
And so do the people you care about. Here you can reach out to a counselor if you’re struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else.
The It Gets Better Project’s mission is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe.
If you're not ready to reach out yet
You don't have to be in crisis to deserve support
Asking for help is not a weakness — it is a skill the best responders have
Talking to a peer who understands the job is a valid first step
The practitioner directory lists providers who understand both identities
The Home Base Support Program is free and on-demand
We want to see you tomorrow.
Please take care of yourself.
Looking for a therapist who gets it?
The RFP practitioner directory lists 30 vetted mental health providers who understand both first responder culture and the LGBTQ+ experience. Search by state, specialty, and session format.