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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

LGBTQ+ adults experience mental health challenges at twice the rate

Judgment here. Please take care of yourself

RFP vetted

Resources we've personally reviewed

These organisations have been vetted by Responders for Pride. We know them, we trust them, and we recommend them to our community.

Boulder Crest

All First Responders and Veterans

CopLine

Police Only

Greater Baltimore Counseling Center

All First Responders

First H.E.L.P.

All First Responders

First responder focused

Broader first responder mental health organisations

Trusted national organizations serving the wider first responder community.

The Code Green Campaign

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

First Responder Support Network

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

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.

IAFF Center of Excellence

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.

The Trevor Project

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.

It Gets Better Project

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.

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