Support Groups & Resources for First Responders

You Run Toward the Danger. We're Here to Help You Recover.

Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers — first responders carry a weight that most people will never fully understand. Shift after shift, you witness trauma, make life-or-death decisions, and hold it together so others don't have to. But who holds it together for you?

The answer is: a growing community of organizations, peer support networks, and mental health resources built specifically for first responders. And Zen Ops HQ™ is proud to be part of your support system.

Mental Health & Crisis Resources

• Safe Call Now – A 24/7 confidential crisis referral service for public safety employees and their families. Call: 1-206-459-3020. safecallnow.org
• First Responder Support Network (FRSN) – Provides trauma recovery programs and peer support for first responders and their families. frsn.org
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988. Available 24/7 for anyone in crisis, including first responders.
• Code Green Campaign – Advocates for mental health awareness in the first responder community and provides resources for those in need. codegreencampaign.org
• First Responder Wellness – Residential and outpatient treatment programs specifically designed for first responders dealing with PTSD, addiction, and trauma. firstresponderwellness.com

Peer Support Programs

• IAFF Center of Excellence – The International Association of Fire Fighters offers a behavioral health treatment program for IAFF members. iaffrecoverycenter.com
• Blue H.E.L.P. – Honors law enforcement officers lost to suicide and provides resources to reduce the stigma around mental health in policing. bluehelp.org
• Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) – Provides education, training, and resources to address behavioral health issues in the fire service. ffbha.org
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Offers peer support groups and education programs that are accessible to first responders. nami.org

Physical Wellness & Recovery

• First Responder Health – Connects first responders with healthcare providers who understand the unique demands of the job.
• Responder Alliance – Peer support training and resources for first responders. responderalliance.com
• HEROES Miles – Provides free airline miles to first responders and their families during medical crises. heroesmiles.org

Retirement & Transition Support

Leaving a career in first response — whether by choice, injury, or retirement — can be one of the most disorienting transitions a person faces. Your identity, your community, and your daily purpose are all tied to the job. Resources like First Responder Transition programs and peer mentorship networks can help bridge that gap.

• Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) – Supports families of fallen officers and officers dealing with line-of-duty trauma. concernsofpolicesurvivors.org
• National Fallen Firefighters Foundation – Supports surviving families and promotes firefighter safety and wellness. firehero.org

How Zen Ops HQ™ Supports First Responders

At Zen Ops HQ™, we have deep respect for the men and women who serve on the front lines of our communities every single day. We know that the toll of the job doesn't clock out when your shift ends — it follows you home.

That's why our wellness products are designed with high-stress, high-stakes professionals in mind. Whether you're looking to decompress after a difficult shift, improve your sleep, manage chronic stress, or support your physical recovery, Zen Ops HQ™ has tools to help you show up as your best self — on and off duty.

As you approach retirement or navigate a career transition, we're here to support that journey too. Wellness doesn't stop when the badge comes off — it becomes even more important.

You protect our communities. Let Zen Ops HQ™ help protect your wellness.