WHO WE ARE
The Phoenix Project is a passion project resulting from a group of Central Ohio First Responders who share a common urge to help others find their path to mental health and physical health resiliency.
The group identified “First Responders” as anyone who works in law enforcement, fire/EMS, and dispatchers. We all share connections to the rigors of daily service to our communities and with that comes associated trauma and impact on our mental health.
The Phoenix Project name resulted from a consensus feeling of the group who all shared their own mental health struggles and how they felt after getting help. “Rise From The Ashes” felt like a common experience for all who have sought professional help through the resources available.
OUR MISSION
- Break the stigma placed on mental health
- Introduce and share resources that operate in this space
- Financially support non-profit organizations that support first responders
In order to achieve the three main goals set forth, the group is hosts annual symposiums highlighting speakers who will share their experiences of overcoming mental health struggles.
The symposiums also feature guest speaker representatives from partner organizations with shared missions that also operate in the first responder mental health state, testimonials and stories of success, and more.
Additionally, we have connected with a significant number of resources that provide treatment and assistance to first responders with mental health struggles. Each resource will have a space set up to connect with symposium attendees.
