Trauma Care TRAINING For First Responders

Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol, because you deserve care, too.

UPCOMING TRAINING EVENT: DEC 16-19, 2024

ASAP Peer Support Training

Join us in Salem, Oregon, December 16-19
Learn how to support your peers at our in-person ASAP training

WHAT IS ASAP?

Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol

ASAP is rooted in the science of EMDR

Rooted in the
Science of EMDR

ASAP Training & Peer Support for Law Enforcement

EMDR, an evidence-based method, has been proven to be a safe and successful treatment for trauma and PTSD.

Cultural
Expertise

The ASAP trainers consist of former first responders and peer supporters, bringing a wealth of cultural knowledge and experience, totaling over 100 years.

The most effective, efficient, and safest peer support interventions

Advanced Peer
Support

We are dedicated to offering the most effective, efficient, and safest peer support interventions. In just 40 minutes, you can reduce a peer's stress by 50%.

Personnel Retention

PERSONNEL
Retention

The actual expenses associated with recruiting and training a new officer exceed $150,000. The value of ASAP training and maintaining the resilience of your department is truly invaluable.

HELPING HEROES ACCESS MENTAL HEALTH CARE

We apply two evidence-based modalities: the Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol, aka ASAP, and Compassion-Focused Therapy, to create a powerful system for treating trauma and morale injury.

First Responders have unique skills and needs with heightened exposure to trauma and risk of developing PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Alcoholism, and other trauma-related symptoms.

Find upcoming ASAP training events

GET TRAINING

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ASAP Peer Support Specialists

THE ASAP TEAM

Our Peer Support Specialists

ASAP Training Video Library

VIDEOS

Check out the ASAP Training Video Library

SUPPORT SERVICES

ASAP Training Workshops

WORKSHOPS

ASAP provides intensive multi-session treatments for PTSD including; individualized therapy (virtual or in-person), Trauma Sensitive Yoga, and early EMDR Intervention one-on-one or in a group setting.

ASAP Training

TRAINING

We offer a full suite of mental health and wellness consulting services ranging from mental health counseling with specialized providers to a customizable program of resources.

Peer Support Services

PEER SUPPORT

Peer Support Services include comprehensive PTSD evaluations for First Responders and other emergency responder disciplines, mental health risk assessments, and pre-hire interview screening. 

  • More than 80% of first responders go through traumatic events while on the job.

    Klimley, K.E., van Hasselt, V.B, Stripling, A.M. 2018

  • Police Officers and Firefighters are more likely to die of suicide than in the line of duty.

    Emergency Live, June 2022

  • Approximately 1 in 3 First Responders develop post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD) in the course of the career, compared to 1 in 5 in the general population.

    SAMSHA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 2018

GET ASAP Training and Support for your agency

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