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, July 15 @ 7 - 8:30 pm ET
WHERE: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Carmel, NY
Gatherings
Organized by our Peer Services Division, 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!