I am forever grateful for the group. I was diagnosed with PTSD because of my time as a firefighter. Add in some personal hardships and I was a mess. Never once did I feel like a burden or crazy when seeking help from USPC. Recently, I've had to reach out again for help and they've been right there with resources and follow up correspondence. It prevented another downward spiral. I think it's an amazingly valuable service... being able to turn to peers who really get the career and lifestyle has made all the difference.
This group legitimately saved my life. They paired me with the resources, treatment, and therapist I needed to overcome an alcohol addiction that I'm sure would have claimed my life. They also offered support and educational resources to my family. Given the nature of my profession (public service), there's a stigma in asking for help. The members of USPC were incredibly empathic and non-judgmental. I'm so thankful. My family is slowly but surely getting the old me (pre-addiction) back.
The Uniformed Services Peer Council - I highly recommend .
Supporting Uniform Services Personel from Veterans Firefighters Police EMS Responders
Respectfully
Sean Weir
President
MindfulResponder.org
Uniformed Services Peer Council is the true meaning of brother/sisterhood of public service. When we all first started down this road, I'm sure the fraternal aspect of the job was a huge draw towards the profession(s). It's now our job to make sure that is passed on to the next generations of servants. USPC assures that continuation of brother/sisterhood
My son is a caring, skilled EMT, who has worked in emergency departments as well as ambulance service. He has seen things ,while working ,that the average person would not tolerate. He also has struggled over the past 4 years with alchohol abuse. Seeing your child desperately wanting to get better but heading toward self destruction is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. There were days I didn't want to wake up in the morning because I wanted the pain, worry and stress to just go away. I had lost all hope.
Then my son became involved with Uniformed Services Peer Council. It saved his life and my sanity. From fighting to get him admitted to detox., to driving him to a wonderful 2 week rehab stay, this nonprofit has been there for all of us. Support was, and is, there for us regardless of time of day. Even if just a shoulder to cry on,
it was there.
My son is now 7 months sober. I am convinced this occurred because of Uniformed Services Peer Council. I can't begin to truly express my gratitude for all that was done to help us with this difficult disease.
I know one of the guys who started this non-profit. He did it because he has seen what this line of work can do to a person and their life. He decided that he wanted to make a better way for first reapkdners and military are able to get the help they need. These guys do great work and truly care. They don't care what your history is, all they care about is that you get healthy again. Great non-profit and all the money goes to helping.
USPC helped me out in my time of need. Made me know that I am not alone. I will always be in dept to the team at USPC.
It's so amazing that the start to getting help is at our fingertips. This is a great organization and they are very knowledgeable and understanding. Thank you for helping.
I have been a dispatcher for over 10 years combined and an EMT for over 16 years. It's great to have a place to go to talk and discuss things with people who understand. It's comforting knowing there are others who have the same feelings or reactions to things we see and hear. I highly recommend this organization for all EMT's, firefighters, police, dispatchers and first responders. I am definitely glad I started going to the monthly groups they have set up. Thank you Dennis!!