Episode 31- Code 9 Project: Officer Needs Assistance

Episode 31- Code 9 Project: Officer Needs Assistance

Join Deborah Louise Ortiz, the Co- Founder of the Code 9 Project and I speak about their award winning documentary, healing, and the amazing legislation currently waiting to be signed in Florida to help first responders get the help they need for mental injury.

Co-founder and team member of the national non profit Code 9 Project 

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 and reducing the compressive stress effects, such as PTSD and suicide. The Code 9 team is currently traveling to departments all over the U.S. bringing the Code 9 S.H.A.R.E. (Self Help and Responsive Education) training for Command Staff, First Responders, and Families    

Co-producer and director of the award winning documentary Code 9 Officer Needs Assistance which takes a deep look at the emotional struggles and needs of law enforcement Officers/First Responders  and their families.  The trailer for, “Code 9- Officer Needs Assistance,” has received national acclaim and drawn tremendous support for the project. The trailer is being use in departments around the world as a training tool. The code 9 film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkqFjvoa6iQ&t=15s

Code9Project.org