TESTIMONIALS

Real Words from Real Responders

See how the R3 program is impacting first responders.

A woman with blonde hair, wearing a white blazer and matching skirt, smiling and posing with one hand on a chair in a modern office setting with a marble wall background.

“I'm fully confident that not only does this model work, but it's something that our first responders are telling us works.”

Mayor Mattie Parker — Fort Worth, Texas

  • A smiling male police officer with a beard, wearing a dark blue uniform with gold shoulder pins and a badge, standing in a dimly lit environment.

    “R3 just means I'm being proactive about my own development. I'm being a better me, husband, father, police officer.”

    Buck Wheeler — Fort Worth Police

  • A firefighter standing in front of a fire truck at night, wearing a tan turnout coat, black gloves, and a helmet with the number 2.

    “Seeing guys let go of burdens they’ve been carrying for so long is worth the trip.”

    Cliff Weaver — Fort Worth Fire

  • A firefighter in uniform standing in front of a fire truck, holding a helmet, smiling at the camera.

    “Don’t let the stigma hold you back. It’s okay to ask for help and take care of your mental well-being.”

    Brandon Randel — Fort Worth Fire

  • Fort Worth police officer standing in front of police vehicle at night, wearing a white uniform shirt with police insignia.

    “Get out to R3 and talk to somebody about your experiences — you’ll learn that you’re not alone.”

    Kyle Wilcox — Fort Worth Police

  • A man in a military-style uniform sitting in front of police cars with flashing lights at night.

    “The real vision is to make it okay for people to ask for help.”

    Eric Mekosch — Fort Worth Police

  • A man with glasses and a beard wearing a cap and a collared shirt, standing indoors in a dark environment.

    “You need to give yourself some you time. You have to be mentally and physically healthy enough to help others.”

    Ward Robinson — Fort Worth Police

  • It doesn't matter where you are in life, I think you can benefit from R3.

    Acie Wrist, Fort Worth Fire

  • Taking care of ourselves is not selfish, it's necessary. We can't pour from an empty cup.

    Allison Milner, Fort Worth Police

  • Don't be reactive to mental health issues. Take action and seek help before it becomes a crisis.

    Brandon Rendel, Fort Worth Fire

  • R3 is going to change this department, the way we look at our mental health, our physical health and our overall care team that we do for each other.

    Kyle Wilcox, Fort Worth Police

  • Instead of waiting for a crisis in your life, get out in front of it and address things as they're building instead of when they're already exploding.

    Greg Dykes, Fort Worth Police

Join us as we revolutionize mental health support for first responder

Whether you're a police chief, fire captain, or city official, you have the opportunity to bring lasting change to your department. We’ll guide you through every step.