PROJECT 5:9
Recognizing that many first responders are hesitant to seek mental health support through official departmental channels, Project 5:9 was created to provide independent, confidential care outside the chain of command. Through a partnership with EnSpire Counseling & Wellness, Project 5:9 blends peer-to-peer connection with professional clinical resources, ensuring first responders receive the support they need in an environment built on trust, understanding, and lived experience.
Peer Counseling for First Responders
Our peer counseling services are designed to help first responders step away from their work environments and focus on their well-being. By fostering connection and breaking the stigma around mental health, peer counseling offers the first critical step toward healing. Led by first responders who understand the unique challenges, stressors, and culture of the profession, peer counseling sessions offer a safe, judgment-free space to talk openly about job-related trauma, personal struggles, and the daily pressures of life in service.
Clinical Counseling for First Responders
Project 5:9 also connects first responders with licensed clinical professionals at EnSpire Counseling & Wellness for deeper therapeutic support. This combined approach, peer experience paired with clinical expertise, ensures comprehensive care that addresses both immediate emotional needs and long-term mental health goals. Whether it’s navigating the aftermath of a critical incident, managing cumulative stress, or addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or PTSD, our clinical counseling services provide a confidential and compassionate path forward for first responders.
For more information, rates, and availability, contact us at (229) 262-1000.
