First Responders United
where first responders come first
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First Responders United – Where First Responders Come First
communications staff & dispatchers, parole officers, probation officers, and nurses) to
promote and support their recovery from operational traumatic stress incidents that
they are exposed to in their careers.
Our purpose is to provide First Responders with evidence-based psychological treatment as well as education, self-care strategies, and an informal peer support network to enable them to reduce the symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), encourage healthy career decisions and reduce the long-term impact of traumatic incident stress on an individual’s life.
The First Responders United Residential PTSD Retreat program is for First Responders whose lives have been affected by their work experience.
Our retreat program includes an intensive therapeutic and educational experience designed to help current and retired First Responders recognize the signs and symptoms of work-related stress including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in themselves and in others.
While First Responders United is an outreach ministry of St. John’s United Church in Cardinal, Ontario, our program is not religiously based. First Responders from all or no religious background are welcome to participate in our 5-day residential program. And we welcome all First Responders regardless of their cultural, ethnic, or sexual orientation.
If you are a First Responder or if you know of a First Responder who could benefit from our assistance, contact us.
*The art featured on this site is by Daniel Sundahl, a paramedic/firefighter in Alberta. See more of Daniel’s work here.
Retreats
The First Responders United PTSD Retreat is a 5-day residential therapeutic program that is facilitated by mental health professionals who themselves were former veteran First Responders and who have had their own first hand experience with PTSD. All members of the First Responders United…
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First Responders United is a non-profit organization that is part of the ministry outreach work of St. John’s United Church in Cardinal, Ontario. The Clinical Director of First Responders United is Edward Murray, Ph.D., Psy. D., M.A., C.Psych. Edward is a clinical psychologist and…
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Your generosity will provide crucial care to First Responders in need of support. 100% of your donation will go directly toward helping First Responders who are in need of high quality, financially accessible care. Thank you for your generous donation to help First Responders…
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