RETREATS/ CONFERENCES
Our team has extensively reviewed and vetted these Law Enforcement organizations and can confidently recommend them as a valuable resource for individuals facing adversity or those who want to be proactive in their resiliency. Each event has a unique focus, guiding participants through the emotional and spiritual toll of a career in law enforcement and as a First Responder. These organizations offer an array of tools, counseling, and resources to instill resiliency, and hope and facilitate healing for officers and their families. Most feature individuals who possess personal experience in law enforcement, providing valuable insights into their own career challenges and the hope they have discovered. We fully endorse these organizations as their content aligns with our mission.
MARRIAGE, TRAUMA, RESILIENCY
First Responders' Bridge offers a FREE retreat where active and retired first responders, corrections officers, and dispatchers can work towards emotional health and healing in a safe and confidential environment.
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Although this retreat is not a Christian-focused retreat many of the speakers are Christian and weave the Message into what they share.
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Chaplains are on hand to talk with throughout the entire weekend.
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For First Responder and significant other
Duration: One Weekend
How Often: 4x /year
Cost: FREE
Location: OHIO
TRAUMA, RESILIENCY
Mighty Oaks provides peer-to-peer resiliency and recovery programs that serve that utilize instructional sessions, camaraderie, and team-building activities that are designed to challenge First Responders to overcome their past experiences and move forward into a life of purpose
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A Christ Based intensive program that understands the struggles of daily First Responder life, Cumulative stress, and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS) offered at no cost to our Nation’s Warriors, including travel at beautiful ranches across the US.
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For Individuals Only
Duration: 5 DAYS
How Often: Multiple /year
Cost: FREE
Location: Across the USA
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ENCOURAGEMENT, RESILIENCY
Heroic Deeds: The Responders in Faith Conference, a conference where First Responders are celebrated, honored, and loved. A non-denominational safe space to connect in an open and honest way. Their mission is to help first responders reach their full potential in God, find healing, and impact their world for Christ.
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Open to traditional First Responders and their families- Fire, Dispatch, Medics, First Responder Chaplains, Law enforcement (Patrol, Custody divisions)
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Worship, general sessions with special speakers, special training breakout sessions, childcare care, and kids ministry are provided.
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This is a private event with security to allow first responders to feel secure.
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You must register to attend
Duration: Day and a half
How Often: 1x /year/ Spring
Cost: $$50
Location: OHIO
TRAUMA, RESILIENCY
The Ohio ASSIST Post Critical Incident Seminar (PCIS) is a free 3 ½ day program that provides counseling, peer support and education for Ohio’s safety services personnel. The participants can be active or retired and a support person is able to attend with them at no cost.
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PCIS is currently conducted in Ohio 4 times a year. Ohio partners with other states who also provide this service and the collaboration of resources allows first responders to attend PCIS’s year-round.
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For Individuals Only
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Not a Christian Event
Duration: 3 DAYS
How Often: 4x /year
Cost: FREE
Location: Ohio
MARRIAGE, FAMILY, RESILIENCY
In partnership with the National Association of Marriage Enhancement, they provide free Tactical Relationship Training to help law enforcement couples strengthen their marriages.
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A Christ-based ministry that understands the struggles of daily First Responder life, cumulative stress, and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
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Taught by Law Enforcement and their Spouses
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They offer conferences, Law Enforcement cruises, workshops, couples coaching, and more
Duration: 1-3 days
How Often: Multiple /year
Cost: Depends on Service
Location: Across the USA
MARRIAGE, TRAUMA, RESILIENCY
A 12-week, faith-based, peer-led course that helps first responders and their families heal from critical incident stress and trauma.
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A Christ-based ministry that understands the struggles of First Responder life, cumulative stress, and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
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Led by peers from Law Enforcement
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12 week Course, meet once a week.
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Can meet virtually and in person
Duration: 12 Weeks
How Often: Once a Week
Cost: FREE-$25
Location: Across the USA
MARRIAGE, FAMILY, RESILIENCY
In partnership with the National Association of Marriage Enhancement, they provide free Tactical Relationship Training to help law enforcement couples strengthen their marriages.
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A Christ-based ministry that understands the struggles of daily First Responder life, cumulative stress, and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
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Taught by Law Enforcement and their Spouses
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They offer conferences, Law Enforcement cruises, workshops, couples coaching, and more
Duration: 1-3 days
How Often: Multiple /year
Cost: Depends on Service
Location: Across the USA
TRAUMA, RESILIENCY
The Revenant JourneyA five-day group therapy program created by fellow Veterans and First Responders to help others suffering from PTSD understand the traumas they have endured in service to others, provide an introduction to integrative tools that set the stage for healing, and develop a community of support.
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This is a Monday through Friday Retreat that serves small groups of 8-12 Veterans and First Responders at a time.
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Adam Magers, a Combat Veteran of the United States Army, is the architect behind the Revenant Journey's curriculum
Duration: 5 days
How Often: Once a Month
Cost: FREE
Location: Kansas
