Awareness
Helping departments recognize the warning signs and conversations that matter.
A Nonprofit Mission
Protecting Those Who Protect Others
Supporting the health, wellness, resilience, and early intervention needs of first responders through impactful training, education, and peer-informed support.
- 8-hr
- In-person training
- QPR
- Suicide prevention
- 100%
- Volunteer team
Our Mission
Health and wellness for the people who answer the call.
The mission of Protecting The Guardian is to create, promote, and maintain health and wellness in first responders through impactful training events and education.
Through education, awareness, and practical wellness-focused training, Protecting The Guardian helps agencies and department leaders build a culture where first responders are supported before crisis becomes tragedy.
Mission In Action
Working alongside agencies and department leaders.
Protecting The Guardian fosters awareness, resilience, and early intervention measures to help prevent first responder suicide.
Resilience
Providing practical tools that support first responders on the job and at home.
Early Intervention
Encouraging action before stress, trauma, and isolation become crisis points.
QPR
Question · Persuade · Refer suicide prevention model
Training & Education
Training Built for First Responders
Protecting The Guardian offers in-person, wellness-focused training courses for departments and agencies. Training is designed to give first responders practical tools for stress management, peer support, resilience, and suicide prevention awareness.
- 8-hour wellness-focused, in-person training class
- Practical tools for managing stress in the first responder field and at home
- Resilience strategies to help first responders stay connected to the work they love
- QPR-informed suicide prevention education
- Certificate of QPR Course Completion included
Who We Serve
Serving those who serve our communities.
Our team understands the culture, pressure, and responsibility carried by those who serve. Protecting The Guardian was created to meet first responders where they are — with support that is practical, respectful, and mission-focused.
- Law Enforcement
- Fire / Rescue
- EMS
- Dispatch
- Corrections
- Military
- Nursing
- Chaplains
- Mental Health Counselors
Why This Matters
Because Guardians Need Support Too.
First responders are trained to respond, protect, rescue, and serve. But the weight of the work can take a toll. Protecting The Guardian helps departments create space for honest conversations, early support, and practical wellness education — before crisis occurs.
Meet The Team
Meet the Full TeamReal-world experience. Real care.
Our volunteer team brings real-world experience from first responder service, chaplaincy, peer support, and mental health care.
Resources, News & Events
Stay connected to the mission.
Training opportunities, wellness resources, department support tools, and updates from Protecting The Guardian.
Training Events
Upcoming in-person wellness and QPR training opportunities for departments and agencies.
Coming soonFirst Responder Resources
Practical tools, peer support guidance, and wellness materials curated for the field.
Coming soonNews & Updates
Stories, announcements, and updates from the Protecting The Guardian team.
Coming soonHost a Training
Bring Protecting The Guardian to your agency.
If your department, agency, or organization is ready to strengthen first responder wellness, resilience, and suicide prevention awareness, connect with Protecting The Guardian to learn more about hosting a training.
Get in touch
We respond to every inquiry from agencies, leaders, and partners.
- Send a message via our contact form
- Available by request through department leadership.
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit — peer-informed, volunteer-led.