Why Support FRTS?
First responders are on the front lines of every emergency, but who’s there for them when they need help? At FRTS, we provide critical services to first responders who are experiencing trauma, stress, and mental health challenges.
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Your donation directly funds therapy sessions, support groups, and wellness programs that save lives.
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Our campaigns and educational programs are designed to reduce stigma around mental health issues in the first responder community. Peer support programs, mental health literacy training and our central location offer emergency service providers opportunities to come together for connection, counseling and care. Our diverse funding sources, including public grants and private donations, ensure the sustainability of our counseling services.
​Your Support Saves Lives!
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There are many ways to support FRTS and the critical services we provide. Whether you’re an individual, a business, or part of a larger organization, your involvement makes a difference. Explore ways you can contribute to our mission — from one-time donations to volunteer opportunities and corporate sponsorship.
Every contribution makes a real impact!
Here are some ways you can get involved:
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Donate: Make a one-time or recurring donation
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Volunteer: Join our volunteer network to help with events or outreach
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Sponsor: Partner with us to fund programs and expand our reach
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Fundraise: Start your own fundraiser to rally your community around this important cause
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thank you for your support!
The CENTER
The CENTER is a pioneering initiative, designed as a sanctuary where our member agency 911 dispatchers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, nurses, doctors, coroners, justice services, district attorneys, and other frontline personnel can find solace and support amidst the unique stressors of their profession. These emergency response workers face unprecedented psychological challenges, and The CENTER is dedicated to offering a space that provides the best therapeutic practices in the comforts of home.
However, sustaining the operations of this central location and accommodating the various programs offered by FRTS through their contracted partner, FRTC, presents a significant challenge. This is why we are seeking donations to support The CENTER. Your contribution will help us maintain this vital sanctuary, ensuring that our frontline heroes have access to the support they need to continue their critical work with resilience and well-being.
DIRECT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
First Responder Trauma Services offers programs and services that are culturally-informed, trauma-informed, and aligned with one of our three foundational platforms: Prevention, Intervention, and Education.
FRTS ensures the relevance of our programs by providing up-to-date, evidence-based practices tailored to effectively and efficiently serve first responders and frontline workers. Our team of highly trained clinical providers, with a combined 80+ years of personal experience in first response, meticulously vets every community resource we offer. We continually update referral resources, education, and training opportunities to ensure the highest standards of support for this unique population.
We are seeking donations to support these essential services. Your contribution will help us maintain and expand our culturally-informed, trauma-informed programs, ensuring that our first responders an frontline workers receive the best possible care and support.
OTHER/Where most needed
Your donation to where the need is greatest provides vital support for the First Responder Trauma Services mission. By contributing to this fund, you help us address our most pressing needs, allowing us to remain flexible and responsive to emerging challenges faced by our frontline personnel. This support ensures that we can continue to provide culturally-informed, trauma-informed, and evidence-based programs that align with our core platforms of Prevention, Intervention, and Education.
Your generous contribution enables us to sustain our operations, update referral resources, enhance education and training opportunities, and maintain our team of highly trained clinical providers. With your help, we can ensure that all our first responders and frontline workers receive the best possible care and support in their critical roles.
Thank you for helping us make a difference where it is needed most.