Lexipol, the leader in solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, is proud to announce a new partnership with First Responder Wellness (FRW). This collaboration aims to enhance mental health support for first responders by integrating Lexipol’s clinician and peer support training with FRW’s residential treatment services for public safety personnel in need of specialized care.
The partnership focuses on a shared mission: addressing the urgent need for effective, research-backed mental health treatment for public safety personnel. Nationwide, first responders face not only the physical demands of the job but also mental health challenges that result from exposure to trauma and critical incidents, with 85% of personnel experiencing symptoms related to mental health conditions. Together, Lexipol and FRW are committed to delivering the best possible support to meet the distinct needs of this critical workforce, enhancing both mental well-being and operational readiness.
“First Responder Wellness has worked to earn a reputation for providing high-quality care for first responders and going beyond the surface to make a real difference,” says Dr. David Black, president of Wellness Solutions for Lexipol. “Clinicians have historically had limited options for ‘culturally relevant’ training to serve public safety professionals. And public safety personnel struggle to access trusted inpatient treatment specialized for their needs. We are thrilled to be partnering with FRW to close these gaps and further support the mental well-being of our nation’s heroes.”
Through the partnership, FRW will make Lexipol’s Clinician Training and Certification available to their national network of clinicians who provide treatment to first responders, encouraging their clinicians to become certified in treating public safety personnel. In turn, Lexipol will include information about inpatient treatment and ways to access FRW programs in the Cordico wellness app, which is used by first responders in more than 1,200 agencies.
“First Responder Wellness is focused exclusively on the needs of public safety personnel, and approximately 90% of those treated in our programs return to work,” says Dr. Stephen Odom, founder and chief clinical officer of First Responder Wellness. “Our partnership with Lexipol allows us to further enhance the level of care we provide by ensuring our clinicians have access to specialized, culturally competent training, while also helping us spread awareness of the treatment programs we offer.”
