General retreat · 1901-G
January 25–27, 2019
Marriott, Dublin, Ohio
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Friday
- 12–4 p.m.
Registration with the hotel
Sign consent forms - 5–6 p.m.
Presentation of Colors
Opening prayer
Dinner
Who is The Bridge (mission and goals for workshop) - 6–9 p.m.
Our keynote speakers discuss personal trauma, how it affected them and how they persevered.
Michael McSellers - Virginia State Police
Scott Geiselhart - Frazee, MN Fire Department
Allison Uribe- Founder of Wives on Duty Ministries and author of 2 books “Because I’m Suitable: The Journey of a Wife on Duty” and “Cuffs and Coffee” - 9 p.m.
Socialize
Saturday
- 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Lisa Callander (Director, City of Columbus EAP), Carly Mesnick (Program Manager, Mount Carmel Health) Kay Werk- (LISW-S) discuss personal trauma and how it affects individuals and families. Police and Fire peers then discuss their personal experiences with trauma.
- 12–1 p.m.Lunch
- 1–4 p.m.
During this time, participate in activities at the retreat location (exercise rooms, swimming, yoga, chair massages). Also, voluntary small breakout sessions that can be attended.
Breakout Sessions
Substance Abuse / Nutrition - Dr. Barbara Jones-Warren
Self Care / Stress Reduction - Dr. Jack Malinky
Parenting / How to Talk About Traumatic Events with Kids - Paul and JoEllen Ohl
Money Management - CME Credit Union
Yoga - Darrin Fulks - 5–6 p.m.Dinner
- 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Rabbi Cary Friedman - Consultant FBI Behavioral Science Unit, Author of "Spiritual Survival for Law Enforcement" and 7 other books.
- 8:45–9 p.m.
Adam Carr · Save - A - Warrior
- 9 p.m.
Socialize
Sunday
- 8–9 a.m.Breakfast
- 9–9:40 a.m.
Dr. Mike Wagner · "Aftercare planning : Building bridges”
- 9:45–10 a.m.
Presentation by Steve Click, Ohio Assist
- 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Complete retreat evaluation
Distribution of resources - 10:45–11 a.m.
The Bridge closing remarks
Closing prayer
General retreat · 1906-G
June 28–30, 2019
Marriott, Dublin, Ohio
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Friday
- 3–4 p.m.
Registration with the hotel
Sign consent forms - 5–6 p.m.
Presentation of Colors
Opening prayer
Dinner
Who is The Bridge (mission and goals for workshop) - 6–9:30 p.m.
Our keynote speakers discuss personal trauma, how it affected them and how they persevered.
Scott Geiselhart - Frazee, MN Fire Department
Danny Whiteside - Columbus, OH Fire Department
Michael McSellers* - Virginia State Police - 9:30 p.m.
Socialize
Saturday
- 8–9 a.m.Breakfast
- 9–10:15 a.m.
Speakers:
Lisa Callander - Director, City of Columbus EAP
Carly Mesnick - Program Manager, Mount Carmel Health
Kay Werk - LISW-S - 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Police, Fire, and Dispatcher peer speakers
- 12–1 p.m.Lunch
- 1–2 p.m.
Dierdra DeLong · Program Coordinator, State of Ohio FOP
- 2:15–3:15 p.m.
During this time, participate in activities at the retreat location (exercise rooms, swimming, yoga). Also, voluntary small breakout sessions that can be attended.
Breakout Sessions
Self Care & Stress Reduction - Dr. Jack Malinky
Dealing with Media and Departmental Stresses - Scott Hughes
Understanding EMDR Therapy - Kay Werk
Substance Abuse & Nutrition - Dr. Barbara Jones-Warren
Dispatchers Dealing with Stress- Kelley Davidson
Yoga - Liz Baldridge - 3:30–4:30 p.m.
During this time, participate in activities at the retreat location (exercise rooms, swimming). Also, voluntary small breakout sessions that can be attended.
Breakout Sessions
Self Care & Stress Reduction - Dr. Jack Malinky
Dealing with Media and Departmental Stresses - Scott Hughes
Understanding EMDR Therapy - Kay Werk
Substance Abuse & Nutrition - Dr. Barbara Jones-Warren
Dispatchers Dealing with Stress- Kelley Davidson
iRest Meditation - Liz Baldridge - 5–6 p.m.Dinner
- 6–7 p.m.
Allison Uribe · Wives on Duty
- 7–8:30 p.m.
Allison Uribe along with Peer Speakers *
- 9–10 p.m.
Entertainment · Vinnie Montez
Sunday
- 8–9 a.m.Breakfast
- 9–10 a.m.
Dr. Mike Wagner · "Post Retreat Planning - Building A Bridge”
- 10–10:45 a.m.
Presentation by Steve Click of Ohio Assist
- 10:45–11 a.m.
Mick Yinger · The Bridge closing remarks
Chaplain Ron McMillin - Closing prayer
The next one
December 11–13, and registration is open.
Attendance from First Responders’ Bridge attendee records, validated September 2026. Contact details for facilitators and speakers aren’t published. The Bridge Corp, doing business as First Responders’ Bridge, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 82-5475103.