It’s a 4-hour awareness training designed to help first responders understand and manage career stress and trauma. The course combines practical tools, personal stories, and interactive elements to start important conversations about mental health in emergency services.

The training is designed for all emergency service personnel: EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, and emergency room staff. Their spouses are also encouraged to attend.

We recommend 10-30 participants per session to maintain an interactive environment while allowing for meaningful discussion.

There is no fee for the training if it is within a 2-hour driving distance of Texarkana. Outside of that area, there will be a small travel fee to cover travel costs if we deliver the training.

The standard course runs approximately 4 hours. Custom timeframes can be arranged for your department’s needs.

We come to your location – whether that’s your station, training facility, or chosen venue.

No. This is an awareness training designed to start conversations and provide basic tools. It is not a substitute for professional mental health training or treatment. Additionally, the people delivering the training are not mental health counselors. The class was designed to be taught by peers for peers.

If you’ve completed the in-person class or taken the online version and feel comfortable teaching it, you may deliver the training. Please note this is an awareness training only and not licensed or approved by a medical authority. The purpose is solely to initiate mental health conversations within first responder agencies. You might consider asking a counselor or another mental health professional to join you when you deliver training to answer questions that may come up outside of your comfort zone.

Yes! Graduates can join our private Facebook group for continued support and resources. We also provide follow-up materials and resources through our website. This is not mental health support. It is support to help you keep the conversation going in your agency or department.

We address this during the beginning of the training. Participants who may be triggered are encouraged to step outside to process their emotions. We also provide resources for professional support if needed. The course is not designed to be a counseling session.

Yes, we can tailor certain elements of the training to address your department’s specific needs and challenges

Schedule a meeting to discuss available dates and your department’s needs.

We handle most logistics. You just need to provide the space and ensure participants can attend without interruption if possible. If you wanted printed copies of course handouts for participants, you’ll be required to print those in-house.

We can provide an outline and overview of the training content for department leadership.