News, Press, and Updates
Guardian Revival is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that improves the mental health & well-being of military, veterans, and first responders — our guardians — and their families, at no cost to them.
First Responders Sound Alarm [Highlands Current]
Guardian Revival CEO Aaron Leonard was interviewed for an article in The Highlands Current about a recent statewide survey of 6,000 first responders that highlights the mental health challenges faced by police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency dispatchers. Many hesitate to seek help due to stigma and career concerns — something that Guardian Revival actively works to change, both in terms of fighting the stigma and actively helping our guardians towards improved mental health & well-being.
Beacon-Based Nonprofit Helping Frontliners and Veterans Heal [Hudson Valley Magazine]
Hudson Valley Magazine article highlighting Co-Founder Alex Othmer’s story and the development of Guardian Revival & our free, transformative programs — outdoor adventures (primarily offered in the Hudson Valley), companion dogs, music (including our recording studio at GR HQ in Beacon), and peer services (support via group gatherings, direct 1:1 private sessions, and non-crisis talk line).