R3 Wellness and Resiliency Resources

Fort Worth Police Department

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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:

Choose from the list of approved R3 Trainings below, contact the organization and complete the application and intake process.

Step 2:

Once accepted to the program complete an IOC addressed to your Assistant Chief. Wellness unit personnel can provide the IOC policewellnessunit@fortworthtexas.gov.

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Step 3:

Upon completion of the training program, submit your training program certificate of completion and a FWPD Course Evaluation to the wellness Unit.

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Confidential Counseling Program

In response to the challenges associated with seeking counseling within police and fire departments, a confidential, culturally-competent counseling program is available through a contract with the American Warrior Association.

Every Police Department Employee including telecommunicators, dispatch, retirees, and/or their immediate family members are provided 7 free sessions annually from our approved clinicians.

No personal information is shared with the American Warrior Association or your department.

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

    Buck Wheeler — Fort Worth Police

  • A firefighter dressed in gear 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.”

    Cliff Weaver — Fort Worth Fire

  • A firefighter in uniform smiling, standing in front of a fire truck, holding a helmet.

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

    Brandon Randel — Fort Worth Fire

  • A man with a beard and mustache wearing a white police shirt standing in front of police cars at night.

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

    Kyle Wilcox — Fort Worth Police

  • A man in a military uniform sitting in front of a police vehicle with flashing lights during nighttime.

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

    Eric Mekosch — Fort Worth Police

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

    Ward Robinson — Fort Worth Police

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