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First Responders Symposium of Philadelphia
First Responders face constant exposure to trauma, danger, and high-stress —putting them at greater risk for PTSD, depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. Now there is a symposium that focuses on understanding, preventing, and supporting recovery from these challenges.
BREAK THE SILENCE
REDUCE THE STIGMA
BUILD STRENGTH
First Responders from the greater Philadelphia and the tri-state area are invited to attend this inspiring and educational free symposium—featuring top mental health experts and powerful voices from law enforcement, firefighting, and the military.
Keynote Speakers
The Josh Vadell Foundation
Josh Vadell
Josh is a devoted husband, father of three, and retired Atlantic City police officer, survived a life-threatening gunshot to the head while stopping an armed robbery in 2016, and now inspires others through his remarkable journey of recovery, resilience, and advocacy as co-founder of The Josh Vadell Foundation, supporting critically injured officers and their families.
32nd Under Secretary of the Army and Chief Management Officer (CMO)
Patrick Murphy
Patrick has served our nation in one role after another—as a soldier, as America’s first Iraq War veteran elected to the U.S. Congress, and as the 32nd Under Secretary of the Army. Today, as an entrepreneur and advocate, Patrick harnesses the power of the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to help veterans find jobs, start businesses, and secure quality health care and mental health services.