Healthy Officers
Need help now? If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day. Veterans can press 1 after dialing.
If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911.
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Stronger and Healthier Together.
For decades, our law enforcement officers have stood with and beside Special Olympics athletes as their Guardian Heroes. Now, those same athletes want to stand beside the officers who have always been there for them.
Founded by Special Olympics athlete Stephanie Price, the Healthy Officers Initiative is a unified effort between Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) to help take better care of our Guardian Heroes.
Law enforcement officers and other first responders face unique pressures that can take a toll both personally and professionally. The Healthy Officers Initiative is focused on promoting wellness, resilience, connection, and access to resources that support officers throughout their careers and beyond.
We believe taking care of those who dedicate their lives to taking care of others is essential.
In the words of Stephanie Price, a Special Olympics athlete from Arkansas, LETR Executive Council member, and founder of the Healthy Officers Initiative:
“When the weight of the world makes your world feel dark, let us be your light. It is okay to not be okay. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness; it takes strength and courage.”
Seeking support, building resilience, and looking out for one another are all part of maintaining a strong and healthy law enforcement community. Through the Healthy Officers Initiative, we want to help you find the resources and support you need, whenever you need them.
Organizations across the country provide resources, education, peer support, resilience programs, and other services specifically designed for first responders, veterans, and their families.
We encourage members of the LETR community to learn more about the organizations below and explore the resources and programs that may be right for them.
As Stephanie importantly reminds us:
“If you won’t make the call for you, make it for us.”
The organizations listed below are independent of Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics. We share them for information only, as a starting point for officers and their families looking for support. Special Olympics does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any organization, program, or service listed here, has not evaluated their qualifications or methods, and is not responsible for the services they provide or for any decision to use them. Special Olympics receives no payment or other benefit for listing them.
The information on this page is not medical, psychological, or professional advice and is not a substitute for care from a qualified professional. Please contact the organization directly to confirm whether its programs are right for you, including eligibility, cost, and approach.
Through its Christ-centered approach, Battleworn Foundation supports healing, accountability, spiritual growth, and stronger family relationships.
The foundation provides financial sponsorship for eligible participants to attend its Convergence Program in Montana.
Contact: hello@battlewornfoundation.org
Phone: (801) 877-1272
Looking for peer support outside your state or program?
If you would feel more comfortable connecting with a peer support team outside your own state or program, ICISF can assist with identifying available Critical Incident Stress Management resources. Please contact ICISF for guidance on available options.
Phone: (443) 325-5219
Through peer-based programs, group meetings, and resilience events, Mighty Oaks provides opportunities for healing, connection, and personal growth.
Programs are offered for men, women, and married couples. Participants attend at no cost, with meals, lodging, and travel covered, allowing them to focus fully on their recovery and well-being.
Phone: (832) 521-7323
Drawing on real-world experience, trained peers and clinicians help first responders recognize the impact of critical incidents and cumulative stress, strengthen resilience, and develop practical strategies for navigating challenges both on and off the job.
Responder 1st also provides peer support training, educational programs, and resources designed to strengthen individuals, families, and law enforcement communities.
Phone: (479) 445-7726 or (479) 445-7724
Email: Responder1st@gmail.com
The organizations listed take different approaches to wellness and recovery, and some offer faith-based programs. Special Olympics welcomes people of every faith and of no faith. We include these organizations so that officers can choose the support that fits them best.
Need help now? If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day. Veterans can press 1 after dialing.
If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911.
These numbers are for use in the United States. Outside the United States, contact your local emergency services.