FHE Health

09/03/2026

🐕 Meet Polar, our next Therapy Dog of the Week!

🐾 A Facility dog from United Disabilities Services Foundation, assigned to Breaking Free Counseling in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
🐾 Provides therapy, comfort, and grounding to first responders and trauma survivors
🐾 Supports clients during EMDR therapy sessions, aiding in emotional regulation and healing
🐾 Participates in community outreach and disaster recovery efforts, bringing calm and hope to those in need

⭐️ Polar is one of many incredible therapy dogs competing for the First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award, made possible through the support of Chewy and the First Responders Pack Foundation.

🔗 Share this post to show your support and check back on Monday, October 5 to VOTE for your favorite therapy dog!

https://fherehab.com/first-responder-paws-award

09/01/2026

🎉 Celebrate the power of recovery this National ! In honor of our 25th anniversary, we’re inviting you to join our 25 Days of Recovery Challenge, with 25 stops along the road, each representing a meaningful step of the journey. 💙

🎁 Complete 25 small, doable acts of care for your mind, body, spirit, and growth over the month of September and you can enter to win an AMEX GIFT CARD!

🌟 Tag us on social media and share which recovery action you are doing at that moment, and you will get an extra entry into the drawing for the gift cards!

👉 Save the Road to Recovery board now to start checking off your 25 acts! Learn more about what’s happening this recovery month at https://fherehab.com/learning/national-recovery-month

08/31/2026

An overdose doesn't just affect the person experiencing it. The emotional impact can stay with families, friends, and the first responders who answer these calls long after the emergency is over. ❤️‍🩹

This , we're recognizing the often unseen toll these moments can take. Retired police commander, and our Shatterproof FHE Health Program Lead, Patrick Fitzgibbons, shares his firsthand experiences responding to , the lasting emotional impact, and what to do in an overdose emergency.

Learn more about and read Patrick's story: https://fherehab.com/expert/responding-to-overdose-emergency

08/28/2026

How healthy are the ways you cope with stress? 🤔

If you're like many people, you probably have a few go-to ways of coping when life gets overwhelming. But have you ever stopped to consider whether those habits are actually helping?

Take our quick Healthy Coping Mechanisms Quiz to reflect on how you respond to stress and learn where there may be room for healthier habits. 🧠💙

Do you deal with stress well? It’s easy to slip into unhealthy behaviors to cope with stress. Learn about healthy and unhealthy stress coping mechanisms for better mental health. A good strategy is to look at short-term rewards vs long-term effects.

08/26/2026

Belonging! 💞 read more here: https://mailchi.mp/fherehab.com/wellnesscommunity-6332342

08/26/2026

Huge thanks to our Title Sponsor, FHE Health Shatterproof! Shatterproof is an amazing resource that is exclusive to first responders to assist in mental health treatment.

08/25/2026

🐕 Say hello to our Therapy Dog of the Week, Lucy! 💙

This tiny hero:
🐾 Is an American Kennel Club Toy Poodle delivering hands-on comfort to 911 dispatchers, firefighters, and EMS crews.
🐾 Shows up where it counts, from local CISM debriefings to national APCO International sessions.
🐾 Helps frontline responders decompress, heal, and build resilience one visit at a time.

⭐ Lucy is one of many extraordinary therapy dogs competing for our First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award, thanks to the support of Chewy and the First Responders Pack Foundation.

🔗 Share this post to spread the word about the critical work of therapy dogs, and learn more about this award at: https://fherehab.com/first-responder-paws-award

08/24/2026

Behind every alumni recovery journey is a team of professionals offering compassion, support, and hope along the path to healing. 💙

For more than 10 years, our Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Beau Nelson, has helped bring those professionals together while advancing the innovative treatments and evidence-based care that can transform lives.✨

🎥 Watch Dr. Nelson’s story and learn more about the people behind our milestone at https://fherehab.com/fhe25