Public Safety Wellness

First Responder wellness is at the core of everything we do.

About the Public Safety Wellness Program

Law enforcement officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The TEEX Public Safety Wellness Program is working to change this by expanding access to counseling, critical incident response, and training for public safety professionals across Texas. Originally launched through an earmark secured by Congressman Troy Nehls, the program continues to grow as a statewide system of support promoting wellness and saving lives.

What We Offer

Support That Saves:
Building and Sustaining Peer Support

The Support That Saves training equips public safety professionals with practical skills to recognize distress, offer peer-level support, and promote resilience within their agencies.

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Counseling Program

The Public Safety Wellness Counseling Program also provides no-cost, confidential counseling through in-person and virtual sessions designed to meet the unique challenges of those who serve. Licensed counselors and trained peers deploy statewide during disasters to deliver crisis intervention, stress management, and mental health first aid directly in the field.

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“The thing I liked most about this course was the interaction and feedback that the instructors gave along with the individuals that also were taking the course. With a variety of backgrounds and experiences it was nice to be able to connect and gain feedback on situations even though none of them were the same, which made understanding the curriculum a lot easier.”

September 2024
“I liked the opportunity to work/learn with other first responders, it made me realize that we are all in this together.”

October 2024
“Thank you for everything. I look forward to all your classes to keep up to date with peer support, and to make me a better peer for my peers. Thank you for what you do. You motivated me to be better for my coworkers.“

October 2024
“I liked the instructors and the class interactions. The instructors were very engaging and great presenters. They were each full of real world knowledge and stories that made the class relatable and more interesting. Loved how the instructors worked together and each had different perspectives due to different roles/jobs in their past. Overall, two thumbs up and would highly recommend this class and hope to get a peer support group started and be a part of it.“

May 2025
“I love how this course sets the example and framework for building our own team. But I also like how much emphasis is put on understanding ourselves, recognizing our own faults, and how important it is to take care of ourselves. We must take care of ourselves in order to take care of others.“

June 2025
“Great class and very essential for any department or agency. The instructors were great and knowledgeable about the material and process. This class had great participants and everyone contributed to the learning experience.“

July 2025
“The instructors were outstanding, hands down! They were all three relatable and very knowledgeable as well as engaging with the entire class. This class was quite possibly one of the best instructional classes I have taken and it was a testament to the instructor cadre, their willingness to be a resource, and their personal stories they were willing to share. Incredible.“

September 2024
“The class gave very valuable and inciteful information which made me feel confident that I learned enough to make starting a peer support program possible at my agency. The instructors each brought a unique perspective to the table and the class participation format made for a diverse learning experience.“

April 2025
“This class was very well thought out. I can tell it was created very intentionally. I appreciate the inclusion of telecommunicators. I can’t list every part of the class I like. I need a few days to process it all. I enjoyed my 3 days of training and was eager to return each day.“

April 2025

Support Our Efforts

If you or someone you know would like to provide a donation to assist in building the Public Safety and Wellness Program, find the link to donate below.

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Contact Us

To bring the course to your agency or department, reach out to Alisa McDonald and her team.

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