DFW First Responders Support Network Meeting

Name: DFW First Responders Support Network Meeting
Start: 2025-05-15T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-15T12:30:00-05:00
Location: 3600 Redbud Blvd, McKinney, TX 75071-1599, United States

Schedule

Thu May 15 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

3600 Redbud Blvd, McKinney, TX 75071-1599, United States | Mckinney, TX

This meeting is for first responders, their family members and anyone who provides support services to first responders and their families in the DFW metroplex and beyond (peer support, counseling, IOP, PHP, retreats, etc.).
Location Information: Collin College Public Safety Training Center
3600 Redbud Blvd, McKinney, TX 75069
NOTE: This meeting will be an in person only meeting. Due to the nature of the training being presented we are not able to offer a ZOOM option this time and hope that you will be able to join us in McKinney.
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Meeting agenda:
10:00-10:30 - open networking, sign in
10:30-12:00 - Presentation: QPR training with Matt Vereecke, CEO of The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation who's mission is to help reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives through innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training.
12:00 - 12:30 open networking
(possible tour of the Public Safety Training Center to follow)
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Venue Host: Gus Cabarcas North Texas Regional Coordinator at Combined Arms. Gus is a U.S. Army veteran and law enforcement professional with over 20 years of diversified experience with the NYPD. The Texas Veterans Network powered by Combined Arms has leveraged technology to create a support platform for veterans and military families so they can access the resources they need to continually thrive in their communities.
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We look forward to seeing you and continuing this collaboration effort!
DFW First Responder Support Network Leadership:
- Carrie Breedlove with Breedlove Counseling
- Jason Allen with New Solutions Counseling
- Amanda Noyes with Finding Freedom Therapy
- Tempa Sherrill with The Brave Fight
- Les Motherall Resiliency and Wellness Coordinator, DFW Airport
DPS, Ret. Police Officer, Firefighter, Paramedic
- Casey Ellsworth Dallas Firefighter/Paramedic, Peer Support
Coordinator