We work tirelessly to provide first responders and those associated with this program an opportunity to live a healthy life in the face of trauma and despair.
PTP was developed to address an unmet need state in the marketplace β specifically, the need for first responders to have access to anonymous counseling from a peer after their shift ("tour").
Protect And Serve Those Who Protect And Serve
π₯ Watch the PTP Video Montageπ Currently providing service to law enforcement officers.
π We have provided services to approximately 80 departments nationwide.
π NYPD DEA currently makes this available to their 18,000 active and retired members.
π Greenlighted by the NYPD prior to the pandemic as a viable resource.
π¨ Police officers can be exposed to more traumas in a single tour (shift) than most civilians experience in a lifetime.
π The results include serious problems with relationships, alcoholism, suicide, and unintentional police overreaction.
π While the American life expectancy is just over 74 years, for Police itβs between 56-59 years, sadly because of PTSD and the related health effects.
π Police Officers have a higher risk of suicide Suicide is more common in the line of duty.
β οΈ In 2022, more than 160 Officers tragically took their lives in the US. New York is one of the highest Police suicide states in the country.
"PTP encourages members from all agencies to utilize the latest techniques of Post Tour Processing."
"PTP should be available to each and every Law Enforcement officer across the nation."
"PTP is imminently needed and a great initiative. I believe it could have saved my brotherβs life."
Robyn Cannariato (Retired NYPD, LCSW)
One of the original peers in the NYPD Early Intervention Unit
Christopher Hetherington (Retired NYPD, LCSW)
One of the original peers in the NYPD Early Intervention Unit