Warrior’s Rest Foundation

06/03/2026

WRF is honored to support the firefighters who dedicate their lives to serving and protecting our communities. Thank you to the Oklahoma Firefighters Foundation and OKC 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb for allowing us to be part of this great event and important mission.

⛳️ TEE HOLE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ⛳️

A huge thank you to Warrior’s Rest Foundation for supporting the Oklahoma Firefighters Foundation Golf Tournament as a Tee Hole Sponsor!

06/02/2026

PTSD: Myth vs. Fact
Myth: PTSD means you're broken.
Fact: PTSD is a normal response to abnormal exposure, the kind first responders face on repeat.

Swipe to separate the myths from the facts. Knowing the truth is the first step to getting the right help. You don't have to figure it out alone. Warrior's Rest peer support is confidential, judgment-free, and led by first responders who get it.

06/02/2026

Breaking the stigma. Changing the culture.

Give Craig K. Smith, CCISM a follow!

Send a message to learn more

06/01/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month and for the first responders that carry calls most people will never see, we’re here for you. Carrying them alone was never the assignment.
The bravest thing a warrior can do is talk about it. Healing begins in courageous conversations and with a peer who’s been where you’ve been, who gets it without explanation, and who won’t judge you for being human.
If today’s the day you start that conversation, we’re here. Confidential. No pressure. Led by first responders, for first responders.
Reach out anytime!
Health

05/26/2026

As May begins to wind down, let this be your reminder:
Mental health awareness isn’t a 31-day campaign — it’s a daily commitment to check in, speak up, and stand beside each other.

Behind the uniforms, smiles, and “I’m okay” are people carrying battles nobody sees.

Check on your people.
Start the conversation.
Keep showing up for one another.

Because awareness should last longer than a month.

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the foundation of our freedom, and their legacy lives on through the lives they protected.

This Memorial Day, we stand in gratitude, reflection, and remembrance. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

05/25/2026

Missouri First Responders — June training is HERE, and it’s FREE.

June 3 — Understanding Su***de in First Responders | Chesterfield, MO
June 4 — Understanding Su***de in First Responders | Columbia, MO
June 8 — Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention | Cape Girardeau, MO

Whether you’re a law enforcement officer, firefighter, EMS, or dispatcher this training gives you real tools to recognize warning signs, hold life-saving conversations, and support the people standing next to you every single day.

This isn’t a lecture. This is hands-on, practical training built specifically for first responder culture.

Scan the QR code or visit www.warriorsrestfoundation.org

Questions? Call or text: 314-807-2598
[email protected]

Space is limited so register today.

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05/23/2026

Congratulations to our newest ICISF-trained peer support group in Kansas City, Missouri!

From May 18–20, these dedicated public safety professionals completed training focused on peer support and critical incident stress management.

05/23/2026

Over the past 48 hours, the Warriors Rest Foundation had the honor of training more than 50 first responders in Springfield and Kansas City through our Breaking the Silence: Saving Lives: Understanding First Responder Su***de classes.

Thanks to funding support through the Missouri Department of Public Safety these responders received critical training in su***de prevention, intervention, and postvention equipping them with tools to better support themselves, their peers, and their communities.

These conversations are hard, but they are necessary. Every life matters, and together we are working to break the silence surrounding mental health in the first responder community.

We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve those who serve others.

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05/20/2026

Warrior's Rest Foundation is offering a 3-Day Crisis Intervention Training (GRIN Course) in Cape Girardeau, MO — at no cost to Missouri first responders.

June 8–10, 2026 | 8AM–5PM daily
Cape Girardeau Police Department
27 Missouri POST Credit Hours

This ICISF-certified course combines Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention into one powerful 3-day program. Leave with real tools for demobilizations, defusing, CISD debriefing, and more.

Missouri Department of Public Safety