Peer Support Foundation

09/23/2026

Community support makes all the difference! 💙

We had a fantastic weekend in Mason City delivering ICISF Individual Crisis Intervention and Group Crisis Intervention training to dedicated peer supporters from all across the state. Building strong, resilient support systems for our first responders is at the heart of what we do, and this group brought incredible energy and commitment to the classroom.

A huge thank you to:
🔹 Mason City Police Department for inviting us to lead this training.
🔹 Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office for hosting us and providing a great space.
🔹 Mason City Rotary Club for keeping everyone fueled up with delicious snacks and drinks each day.

Great first responders have great community support—and Mason City truly delivered! Thank you for backing the people who answer the call every single day.

Mason City Police DepartmentCerro Gordo County

08/23/2026

📢 Important Announcement Regarding the First Responder Wellness Conference 📢

The 2026 First Responder Wellness Conference has been postponed until 2027.

Future dates and further announcements will be shared next year. We appreciate your patience and thank you for understanding!

For updates and more information about our mission, please visit our website:
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First responder peer support training, support, and resources. We serve law enforcement, fire fighters, and ems providers through wellness education and resources.

07/12/2026

Ready to build your crisis intervention skills? Join our ICISF CISM GRIN training: Individual Crisis Intervention and Group Crisis Intervention. August 21–23, 2026 • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT • Location: Mason City, Iowa (TBD). $375 per person. Secure your spot and learn evidence-based techniques for helping individuals and groups in crisis. Learn more and register: https://wix.to/5Qw3ii0

07/08/2026

📢 TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE! 📢

Registration is officially OPEN for the 2026 Iowa First Responder Wellness Conference September 30- October 2, 2026! 🚑🚓🚒

This year, we are bringing you something brand new and incredibly exciting: We are combining our annual Gala with the Conference! 🎉 It’s going to be an unforgettable event dedicated to mental health, resilience, peer support, and celebrating the incredible dedication of our first responders.

Come for the world-class training, networking, and wellness resources—and stay for an evening of honor, community, and celebration.

Secure your spot today. Let's keep building a stronger, healthier first responder community together!

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.peersupportfoundation.org/2026-iowa-first-responder-wel

A limited number of scholarships are available for free attendance at the conference.  Email [email protected] for more information.

05/15/2026

Peer Support Foundation First Responder Support Meeting — May 15, 2026, 7:00–8:00 PM CDT on Zoom. A safe space for active and retired first responders to connect, share, and support one another through informal conversations. Join us to build community and find peer support. Register or learn more: https://wix.to/F9pf3Ka

05/11/2026

Upcoming Class: Individual Crisis Intervention and Group Crisis Intervention

Jun 05, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT – Jun 07, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT

05/05/2026

2026 First Responder Wellness Conference September 30 - October 2, 2026 Hilton Garden Inn, West Des Moines, IA

04/25/2026

New GRIN Training class in Des Moines!

Jun 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM

04/17/2026

Call for Presentations!

2026 First Responder Wellness Conference September 30 - October 2, 2026 Hilton Garden Inn, West Des Moines, IA