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First Responder Alliance
The First Responder Alliance (FRA) serves over 2,000 under-served rescue and recovery workers and their families. FRA is the only program that provides programming and services for any responder and his/her immediate family. FRA works in partnership with the Psychological Services Center of Long Island University at C.W. Post to address urgent and ongoing needs and provide a bridge to external physical and mental health services and help to form connections.
FRA works in partnership with FDNY Family Services, the New York State Department of Health, the New York City Mayor’s Office, North Shore LIJ Health System, WTC Medical Monitoring and Treatment Centers in New York and New Jersey, and numerous community associations.
There were almost 40,000 Ground Zero workers including 3,565 firefighters/EMS personnel, 4,000 police officers and over 31,000 construction workers in various trades. Many suffer from physical and mental health issues, including chronic respiratory and gastrointestinal ailments, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, substance abuse and cancer.
FRA Services:
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Provide programs and counseling for 9/11 Rescue and Recovery workers and their families.
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Engage 9/11 Rescue and Recovery workers in networking, social and informational sessions to decrease isolation and encourage further engagement both within the community and in their own relationships.
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Provide intensive resilience and relationship building programs for 9/11 Rescue and Recovery workers and their families, led by professional clinicians.
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Provide psycho-educational programs for spouses and children, including anger and stress management, communication skills, wellness and parent/child/spouse relationship building.
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Our Programs 
