R3 Wellness and Resiliency Resources

Dallas Fire Department

Please call 911 if you are in an active crisis.

DFR Care Network App

Please download the DFR Care Network app. Within the app, you’ll find a list of vetted mental health professionals, including counselors and medication management providers, under the ‘Professionals’ section. Additionally, free counseling is available through the ATO Assist the Officer Foundation, which provides up to seven free sessions per year.

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Empowering Departments to Prioritize Mental Wellness

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The R3 program allows you to attend any of the approved R3 Resilience Trainings using paid training time OR if you choose, you may remain ANONYMOUS.

To remain anonymous: simply contact the organization providing the training and complete their intake process. No personal information will be shared with your department.

The Process

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Step 1:

Access the DFR Care Network through the Lighthouse App or the R3 website to explore available resources. Review your options and select an approved program that best fits your needs.

Step 2:

After selecting a program, complete the participation steps, including the anonymous pre‑program Moral Injury survey, scheduling with a culturally competent provider if using leave, and submitting a Mental Health Leave request. Peer Support is available at any point, including for retroactive requests.

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Step 3:

Attend and complete the approved program you selected. Once finished, complete the anonymous post-program survey and submit your certificate of completion to the Care Network Team to close out participation.

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  • A smiling middle-aged police officer with a beard, in uniform with gold insignia and a name tag that reads 'Wheeler.'

    “R3 just means I'm being proactive about my own development. I'm being a better me, husband, father, police officer.”

  • Firefighter in uniform and helmet standing in front of a fire truck at night.

    “Seeing guys let go of burdens they’ve been carrying for so long is worth the trip.”

  • Firefighter standing in front of fire truck, holding helmet, smiling, wearing uniform and gear.

    “Don’t let the stigma hold you back. It’s okay to ask for help and take care of your mental well-being.”

  • Fort Worth police officer standing in front of police car at night, wearing a white shirt with the Fort Worth Police logo.

    “Get out to R3 and talk to somebody about your experiences — you’ll learn that you’re not alone.”

  • A man in military fatigues with a patch reading 'Mekosch' sitting in front of a police vehicle with flashing lights at night.

    “The real vision is to make it okay for people to ask for help.”

  • Black and white photo of a man with a beard wearing sunglasses, a baseball cap with the words 'One Tribe Foundation,' and a button-up shirt, standing in a dark indoor space.

    “You need to give yourself some you time. You have to be mentally and physically healthy enough to help others.”

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