The First Responder Support Network (FRSN) mission is to provide treatment programs that promote recovery from stress and critical incidents for first responders and their families. The FRSN is a collaboration among emergency service peers (police, fire, corrections, dispatchers and emergency medical services), mental health clinicians, and chaplains who volunteer their time. We encourage you to contact us if you or someone you know is in need of some assistance.

  • West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat (WCPR): The WCPR program is for first responders whose lives have been impacted by their work experience. WCPR is one of only two residential treatment facilities of its kind in the world. The other program is the On-Site Academy in Massachusetts, with which WCPR is affiliated. The WCPR residential program provides an educational experience designed to help current and retired first responders recognize the signs and symptoms of work-related stress including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in themselves and in others. Visit www.wcpr2001.org for more information.
  • Significant Others and Spouses (SOS): The SOS program is for emergency responder partners and spouses who may also be affected by these critical incidents (resulting in secondary or vicarious traumatization), but may also experience their own depression or anxiety symptoms and need a program to address their needs. In addition, Significant Others and Spouses may have their own trauma history, which is re-activated when his/her partner experiences a traumatic event. Please contact us for a confidential conversation. Read more...
  • Training: The WCPR staff are frequently called upon to speak about critical incident stress. Please contact us if you are interested in a presentation.

    Peer Support Training | September 15, 16 & 17, 2010
    This three day course will provide students with an understanding of basic peer support skills, information about starting and maintaining peer support programs and other relevant and current information regarding stress, coping and treatment. [download flyer for more information]

    Advanced Peer Support Training
    The West Coast Post-trauma Retreat (WCPR) Program has been recognized by The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) as an Advanced Peer Counseling Class.  WCPR is the only advanced peer counseling class approved by POST. Read more...

  • Outreach: WCPR staff are available to speak with anyone concerned about an emergency responder. There is no charge for the outreach. The call is confidential.

     

    Waterous Scholarship Fund
    Waterous, a worldwide manufacturer of fire pumps, valves and hydrants, located in South St. Paul, Minnesota, is promoting a scholarship fund to raise money for firefighters and other first responders to attend PTSD retreats and heal from critical incident suffering.

    Waterous

 

    Board of Directors:    
    OFFICERS:
    Joel Fay, President
    Stephanie Cress, V. President
    Janice Hoaglin, Secretary
    Sue Faria, Treasurer    		 DIRECTORS and COORDINATORS:
    Clinical Director – Mark Kamena
    Peer Director – Mike Pool
    Chaplain Director – Jan  Heglund
    SOS Coordinator: Sue Faria
    Advanced Peer Coordinator: Janice Hoaglin    		 MEMBERS:
    Ron Basque
    Gary Larsen
    Jack Canziani  
    Ed Chicoine
    Joe King
    Warren Hayes

     

 

First Responder Support Network
4460-16 Redwood Hwy, Suite 362
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 721-9789
info@frsn.org | www.frsn.org

 
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