Resources for first responders
At First Responder Support, we’re committed to providing resources that empower first responders and their families to navigate the unique challenges of their work with strength and resilience. Whether you’re seeking mental health support, financial assistance, or educational materials, we’re here to help.
Mental Health & Wellness
Support
First Responder Support believes no one should be left behind and no one is alone. We thrive on supporting fellow first responders through multiple programs aimed at providing a clear path forward.
Whether you are looking for scholarships, educational programs, community connections through events, or wellness seminars, we can help guide you to the resources you need for your well-being.
Just as you have helped our communities, let us help you.
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For Boone County first responders, here is a list of local resources for mental health, financial, and personal support. Download to access help for you and your family in tough times.
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Our national resource list offers 24/7 helplines, peer support, and mental health providers nationwide. It helps first responders find support for stress, trauma, or financial aid anywhere. Download for quick access to vital services.
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Our Resilience Scholarship offers financial assistance to cover therapy costs, insurance co-pays, and wellness services. This scholarship is designed to make mental health support accessible, so first responders can focus on what matters most: their well-being.
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Our seminars provide valuable tools for mental resilience, covering topics such as stress management, trauma recovery, and long-term health risks for first responders. These events are free of charge and open to both first responders and their families. Visit our Events Page for details on upcoming seminars and workshops.
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We partner with a network of licensed mental health and wellness professionals who specialize in serving the first responder community. Our providers are trained to address the unique stresses of this career and offer personalized, empathetic care.
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If you or someone you know is a first responder or a member of a first responder’s family and needs immediate assistance, please contact us immediately.
FRS Community
Resources
First Responder Support is more than a resource center and lifeline to those in need. We are a community of family members with a shared experiences with first responders.
You are not alone.
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We host community events such as our First Responder Appreciation Days and Family Nights to honor the dedication of our first responders and to foster public awareness of their unique challenges. These gatherings allow community members to learn more about the realities first responders face and provide a platform for public support.
Contact Us for More Information
Visit Our Events Page
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Our Incident Submission Campaign invites first responders and community members to share stories highlighting dedication and bravery. Submissions increase public understanding of daily challenges and may be shared (with permission) to raise awareness and support.
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The Family Access Center of Excellence (FACE) of Boone County provides free case management services to all Boone County families with a child (aged 0-19) who may be experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral concerns. We support families by showing warmth and compassion, learning about their concerns, and quickly connecting them to resources that meet their unique needs. Our supportive services help connect families to community resources that address the concerns they have for their children and for their family as whole.
Asking for help is HARD, but we make it EASY! Through our collaboration with several local mental health clinicians, FACE connects families experiencing financial limitations to 10 free therapy sessions to ensure their mental health needs are met.
Boone County families can learn more about our free services and schedule an appointment by calling (573) 771-FACE (3223) or by visiting our website at faceofboonecounty.org.
FACE is funded by the Boone County Children’s Services Fund.
