The Phoenix Project strives to empower first responders on their journey to mental health resiliency. Our mission is to break the stigma surrounding mental health treatment, foster a culture of understanding, and provide essential resources for those navigating the path to well-being through advocacy, education, and collaboration.
2026 Symposium
May 1, 2026
Come hear Brendan McDonough of the Granite Mountain Hotshots as he shares the story of the 2013 Yarnell Hill fire and his mental health journey in the aftermath.
As always, there will be a massive hall of resources to assist in your own journey and to take back to your departments, stations, and crews.
Please also join us for a special engagement viewing of Only the Brave the night before the symposium, April 30th, and get an early opportunity to hear from Brendan and meet him after the showing
Donate to The Phoenix Project
The Phoenix Project is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3, tax-exempt organization (Federal Tax ID 92-2065630). Our fundraising campaign is fully committed to support the annual symposium first and foremost; once financial obligations are met, all donations and proceeds brought in will be used to support organizations providing direct mental health services to first responders.