Deborah Ortiz, Co-founder of the Code-9 Project, talks about how this non-profit self-supporting organization began and the amazing services it provides to first responders around the country.
Deborah's husband is a 22-year retired police officer who suffered from mental health issues at the end of his career. With the support of family and recovery he was able to turn it around and accept help. Code-9 began with her family's struggles and with the help of others they became a team dedicated to spread the message that you are not alone and there is a way out.

Code-9 Project's mission is to provide education, support and viable self-help tools to all Public Safety Personnel and their families for the purpose of managing, reducing and eventually eliminating the comprehensive stress effects, such as PTSD and Suicide. Bridging First Responders the Community and within the First Responder organization as a whole. https://www.code9project.org/

Copline is the first national law enforcement officers hotline in the country that is manned by retired law enforcement officers and is completely confidential. Copline offers 24/7 support for active law enforcement officers and their families and is staffed by trained retired officers.
Stephanie Samuels is a psychotherapist and founder of Copline and talks about this amazing program and the positive direction it is heading to assist first responders.
www.copline.org. (800) 267-5463.

Join Guy Page, Dr. Carla Cassler, Nicloe Findlater and Dr. Thomas Noonan discuss acupuncture and treating our military and first responders suffering from all types of issues including chronic pain.
Guy Page is a retired US Air Force Veteran and founder of the Inn Spot Acupuncture and member of Acupuncturists Without Borders. The Inn Spot in San Diego, Ca offers free acupuncture sessions to all military personnel active and retired including their families and the first responder community every Tuesday at the Inn Spot. Dr. Thomas Noonan is a licensed acupuncturist and head clinician at the Inn Spot. https://innspotacu.com/
The Inn Spot is affiliated with Dr. Carla Cassler who is the Assistant Director of Acupuncturists Without Boarders and is a licensed acupuncturist. www.acuwithoutborders.org
Nicole Findlater is the Director of Theramu, a natural solution for many issues including pain management. Theramu is a family run business and their products feature a proprietary blend of Emu Oil and CBD isolate working together to provide superior bioavailability.
Theramu: https://shoptheramu.com

Kansas Cafferty, LMFT is an addiction specialist with over 20 years of experience treating substance use disorders. He is the founder of True North Recovery Services www.sandiegoaddictions.com. He is actively engaged in clinical and advocacy work and also serves as the Commission Chair Elect for the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals at NAADAC www.naadac.org.

Deanna Dotta has worked as a 911 dispatcher and currently works with the San Diego Police Departments Wellness/Peer Support Unit. Deanna teams up with others to help first responders receive safe and confidential guidance and support regarding their mental health and other issues. SDPD is a leader in the first responder community when it comes to peer support and their wellness unit is a positive model for other departments to follow.

Join us as Christian Heldman shares his story of survival through addiction and his world in the rock and roll music industry. Christian is a member of Rock to Recovery and brings music into the lives of those looking for hope.

Kristina Casola is a licensed marriage and family therapist in San Diego, California. Kristina has spent the last 15 years providing counseling to first responders, veterans and victims in crisis situations. She has developed strong relationships with Fire and Police departments along with the medical and mental health field.
Kristina talks about how we can band together and work towards a common goal of providing the best care to the ones who provide their best care to everyone else.

Stephen Kavalkovich, host of the podcast, Rescue the Rescuer and Michael Koch talk about recovery and getting the word out about mental health issues.

Visit Stephen's website at www.rescuetherescuer.com

Former Narcotics Detective Michael Koch now host of Positive Connections Radio shares his story of addiction, loss and recovery.