We at The Behind the Lines Foundation, understand that First Responders deal with stressors that the general population could not. They are expected to perform perfectly when most could not fathom being anywhere near the scene of these critical incidents. The aftermath of the trauma that is experienced every day is beyond that of the average citizen. When the trauma becomes too much and the responder realized that they do need help, they don’t reach out because of fear of retaliation, humiliation, or the embarrassment of being labeled. The continuation of decline can spiral with common effects including family problems, lack of work productivity, absenteeism, substance abuse and even suicide.

We at The Behind the Lines Foundations understand this and have made it our mission to care those who selflessly take care of us.