Rising from the Ashes: Empowering First Responders' Mental Resilience
The E11evate Podcast welcomes Andy Fey, Co-founder of the Phoenix Project, a passionate initiative by Central Ohio First Responders dedicated to promoting mental and physical health resilience. Learn about their mission to break mental health stigma, share valuable resources, and financially support non-profit organizations aiding first responders. Discover how they're hosting an annual symposium featuring speakers like Travis Howze, a former Marine, Police Officer, and Firefighter, who will share his inspiring journey of overcoming mental health struggles. Take advantage of this empowering conversation on supporting those who serve our communities.
Key Points
- The Phoenix Project was co-founded by first responders including a 911 dispatcher, aiming to normalize caring for mental health and provide resources like fitness programs, service animals, and mental health professionals.
- Travis Mills, a quadruple amputee veteran, is a keynote speaker sharing his story to inspire resilience and mental strength among first responders.
- The event encourages open conversations about mental health challenges faced by first responders, seeking to break the stigma and offer immediate peer support for those triggered by the discussions.
Andy’s email: [email protected] Co-Founder of The Phoenix Project. A symposium to bring awareness and attention to the mental health crisis that exists in the first responder world. Travis Howze is our keynote speaker this year. https://thephoenixproject.life/
The IAFF mental health and substance abuse rehab center in Upper Marlboro Maryland strictly for Union Firefighters. https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/ Save A Warrior is a free retreat for active or retired Military, Police Officers, and Firefighters. https://saveawarrior.org/get-in-touch/
Keynote Speaker April 26th (One Church Gahanna Ohio) Travis Howze, known as The Motivational Speaker for First Responders and their families, is an international touring speaker, author, and motivational wellness educator who spent 14 years in the military and emergency services as a U.S. Marine, Police Officer and Firefighter. Author of Amazon’s Best Seller ”Create Your Own Light”. https://www.travishowze.com/
The mission of First Responders' Bridge is to support all active and retired First Responders and their families, loved ones, or caregivers who are experiencing or have experienced, any traumatic or life-altering event. The Bridge will promote personal growth and healthy relationships with a multi-faceted approach in a safe and confidential environment. https://firstrespondersbridge.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous. https://www.aa.org/
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