June 10th @ 10:00am - June 11th @ 11:00am

Donating for The Big Give event has ended, but you can still donate to us on our Donation Page

First Responders' Bridge + The Big Give

We are partnering with The Columbus Foundation and participating in The Big Give event to raise funds for First Responders' Bridge's mission to help support first responders and their significant others experiencing depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress or feeling suicidal. During this online giving event, for any donation you make to our organization, The Columbus Foundation will enhance it with money of their own.

First Responders' Bridge is a non-profit made up of First Responders who have experienced traumatic events first hand, clinicians who have counseled numerous First Responders and business and community leaders who have a heart for helping our First Responder heroes and their families. Our mission is to support all active and retired First Responders and their families, loved ones, or caregivers who are experiencing, or have experienced, any traumatic or life-altering event.

84% of First Responders have experienced trauma

What Attendees Have Said

"I was suicidal prior to the retreat, now I have hope." - Corrections Officer

"I STRONGLY, STRONGLY, STRONGLY encourage my fire family and First Responder family to do this because it really is amazing. I learned so much" - Surviving Spouse

"I was made to come with my wife. I have been hurting for a long time since the death of my partner. I have been through 4 years of counseling and boy, what I learned this weekend was mind blowing. I was mentally exhausted for 2 days after. I can't tell enough people about how I feel, knowing I'm not alone!" - Law Enforcement Officer

"I have been in denial about the toll the job has taken on me and my family. Now, I'm hopefully heading back in the right direction, thanks to The Bridge" - Firefighter

37%

Of firefighters meet the criteria for a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress

84%

Of First Responders have experienced symptoms related to mental health issues
In 2019 there were 189 Police/Firefighter Line of Duty Deaths. There were 358 Police/Firefighter suicides.
In 2017 46 Police Officers were fatally shot. More than triple that — 140 — committed suicide.

Donating for The Big Give event has ended, but you can still donate to us on our Donation Page