Gathering: First Responders
Our First Line peer gathering is for Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents.
Our in-person gatherings are led by Pastor Andrew Columbia, who served as an NYC Police Officer, served as part of the Ground Zero Clergy Task Force during & after 9/11, now serves as the Lead Pastor of MCB Church in Carmel, and is a Chaplain with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department & Kent Police Department in Carmel.
These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
WHO: Guardians only
WHEN: Monday, October 16 @ 7 - 8:30 pm ET
WHERE: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Carmel, NY
Gatherings
Our peer support Gatherings allow guardians to connect over shared experiences and similarities.
We encourage you to continue building your network of peer guardians & connections to your community. We also often share and discuss new & existing resources for mental health & wellness available.
Vet2Vet (for veterans and active duty military)
First Line (Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS)
Women Guardians (for women across service branches)
Wellness Wednesdays (for all veterans & first responders)
Gatherings may be in-person or held virtually via Zoom.
Although we always love to see your face, feel free to keep your camera off & your microphone silent and tune in for a listen. You never know what you'll learn!