Find help that fits you
Officers need different things. Pick the approach that fits you. Every listing links to the program's official site (checked November 14, 2026).
Where can I find faith-based help?
Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers-USA
Nationwide Christian fellowship of law enforcement officers encouraging each other on and off duty.
Rising Lions First Responder Ministry
Free faith-based chaplaincy and peer support for law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch and corrections nationwide.
Frontline Faith Public Safety Chaplains
Christian chaplains offering crisis response and spiritual and emotional care to first responders.
StoneShield Ministries
Free, confidential pastoral care and counseling for officers and families, independent of the department (Florida-based).
What can I do on my own?
PTSD Coach app (VA National Center for PTSD)
Free app with tools to manage stress and trauma symptoms; open to anyone, not just veterans.
Mindfulness Coach app (VA National Center for PTSD)
Free app that teaches mindfulness step by step, at your own pace.
VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness (BJA)
Federally supported officer safety, wellness and resilience resources and training.
Code 9 Project
Education, meditations and resources to prevent PTSD and suicide among first responders and their families.
NAMI: Public Safety Professionals
Plain-language mental health info, warning signs and peer-support links for first responders.
Badge of Life
Police mental health resources, wellness blog and training focused on officer wellness.
Where can I heal outdoors?
Warriors Heart (Bandera, Texas)
Residential addiction and PTSD treatment for first responders and veterans on a 543-acre Hill Country ranch; uses insurance (not free).
Guardian Grounds Ranch
Retreats with camping, hunting and fishing focused on first responder and veteran mental health (Central Texas outreach listed; exact location not stated on page).
OPFOB
268-acre outdoor retreat in Ridgeland, South Carolina for first responders, veterans and families.
The Freedom 13
Recreational healing camp in Missouri where police officers and veterans fish, hike and ride for a week.
Heroes United to Heal: Big Sky Retreats
No-cost Montana retreats for first responders mixing peer-led PTSD sessions with fly fishing and hiking.
Who can I talk to who's been there?
Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network (TLEPN)
State-backed, anonymous 24/7 peer support app for Texas officers, jailers and dispatchers, run by UNT Dallas.
COPLINE
24/7 confidential hotline for active and retired officers: 1-800-267-5463.
Safe Call Now
24/7 confidential line answered by current or former first responders: (206) 459-3020.
The Wounded Blue
Peer support for injured and disabled officers; call 833-892-8255 or text BLUE to 877-810-0911.
Next Rung
Free first-responder peer support by text: text SUPPORT to 833-698-7864.
Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)
Support for families and co-workers of officers who died in the line of duty.
Blue H.E.L.P.
Supports families after an officer suicide and raises awareness of officer mental health.