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Survive First Survive First is dedicated to spreading awareness about the mental health issues that impact many first responders.

Survive First is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping first responders and their families who are in need of mental health support, from the impact of PTSD, depression, and substance abuse.

Today is World Mental Health DayYou spend so much time showing up for others. Make sure you’re showing up for yourself, ...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day

You spend so much time showing up for others. Make sure you’re showing up for yourself, too.

Your mental health matters. You don’t have to be in crisis to ask for help, and you don’t have to carry everything alone.

Today, take a moment to check in with yourself and the people around you. A simple “How are you really doing?” can make a difference.

You matter. Your mental health matters. And it’s OK to not be OK.

Yesterday, we celebrated another successful PCIS in Orlando, Florida. But behind the work is something even more powerfu...
10/09/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated another successful PCIS in Orlando, Florida. But behind the work is something even more powerful than a team. It’s a family.

This incredible group of peers and clinicians (and we’re missing a few in the picture) brings together people from Survive First, FDLE, MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife, the Florida Sheriffs Association, and various police departments across the state. They show up with a shared purpose, a passion for this mission, and a commitment to making a difference.

What makes this team so special isn’t just what they do. It’s who they are to one another. They support each other, believe in the mission, and understand what’s at stake. And together, they are doing powerful work that is saving lives.

We are truly honored and proud to stand alongside this family, and we are grateful for every person who makes PCIS possible. Because when people come together with purpose, compassion, and a commitment to one another, lives change.

This is what the mission looks like. This is what family looks like. This is what saving lives looks like.

Sometimes self-care can be as simple as stopping for a few minutes and breathing.Intentional, slow breathing can help re...
10/04/2026

Sometimes self-care can be as simple as stopping for a few minutes and breathing.

Intentional, slow breathing can help regulate your nervous system, lower stress, and bring your body out of that constant “go” mode.

You don’t need special equipment.
You don’t need an hour.
You just need a few quiet minutes.

Take two minutes, close your eyes, and try it now. Notice how you feel. Then, make it part of your daily routine.

Your nervous system needs a break, too. Take a few minutes to breathe. You deserve that pause.

10/02/2026

3 MONTHS TO RACE DAY!

Game On Race Events is joining us again for another highly anticipated evening at the 9th Annual Run for Responders 5K in beautiful Cocoa Village, Florida!

On January 2, 2027, we’ll take over the streets in the beautiful Historic Cocoa Village for an incredible evening of running, walking, family, friends, and support for our first responders.

This race sells out every year, so don’t wait!

Register now!
Price increases October 30.

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your best race-day energy.

Let’s make the 9th Annual Run for Responders one to remember!

👉 Register today before the price goes up!
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Cocoa/GameOnRunforResponders5K

We will see you at the start line!

For many of us, it’s just easier to say “I’m fine”, even when the reality is we’re not. It’s okay to say, “I’m not fine....
09/30/2026

For many of us, it’s just easier to say “I’m fine”, even when the reality is we’re not. It’s okay to say, “I’m not fine.”

You don’t have to have the right words. You don’t have to explain everything.
And you don’t have to carry it alone.

Sometimes saying “I’m not fine” is the first step toward getting the support you need.

You are allowed to be honest about where you are.

It’s okay to not be okay and it’s okay to say so. Remember that.

For first responders, caffeine can feel like part of the job, especially when the shifts are long and sleep is short. Bu...
09/29/2026

For first responders, caffeine can feel like part of the job, especially when the shifts are long and sleep is short. But sometimes, that extra cup is less about energy and more about trying to push through exhaustion and stress.

Pay attention to what your body is telling you. Caffeine can help, but it can’t replace sleep, recovery, nutrition, or taking care of your mental health.

Fuel your body with the right kind of fuel at the right time and listen to your mind. Take care of yourself. You are worth it.

Four Years of Support and one Incredible Partnership!We are incredibly grateful to Event Source Solutions for committing...
09/28/2026

Four Years of Support and one Incredible Partnership!

We are incredibly grateful to Event Source Solutions for committing as the Decor Sponsor for our 5th Annual A Night with the Stars First Responder Gala!

For the fourth year in a row, they are helping us transform the room into a beautiful evening worthy of the first responders we gather to honor. Their continued support means so much to us and to the mission of Survive First.

Thank you, Event Source Solutions, for believing in our mission and helping us make this night unforgettable!

Mark your calendars, because tickets go on sale November 1st, and this is an evening of purpose you don't want to miss!

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First responders are changed by what they experience; the calls, the trauma, and the loss. We know these are the things ...
09/28/2026

First responders are changed by what they experience; the calls, the trauma, and the loss. We know these are the things you can’t unsee or unhear, but we also know that healing is absolutely possible.

You can be changed by your experiences without allowing them to reduce you.

There is strength in recognizing what you carry and there is courage in asking for help.

You are not your worst day. You are not your trauma. You are still you.

09/27/2026

One more, just because it couldn’t have been a more beautiful day of golf!

…and a few more from yesterday, where golfers enjoyed a delicious barbecue at the awards luncheon and raffle drawing. T...
09/27/2026

…and a few more from yesterday, where golfers enjoyed a delicious barbecue at the awards luncheon and raffle drawing. Thank you again to everyone who joined us to make this day so special!

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