Betties Bombers dba Gaming for Mental Health, is a peer network supporting First Responders and military service members filling the widespread gap in crisis support by offering people an alternative support system.
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Members of the first responder and military community are able to connect with their peers who have had lived experiences with trauma, anxiety, depression and PTSD in a safe and welcoming environment.
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Our Programs:
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Betties Bombers dba Gaming for Mental Health, is a peer network supporting First Responders and military service members filling the widespread gap in crisis support by offering people an alternative support system.
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Members of the first responder and military community are able to connect with their peers who have had lived experiences with trauma, anxiety, depression and PTSD in a safe and welcoming environment.
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Our Programs:
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Operation Mutual Aid addresses the stressors and needs of first responders and military service members by giving them a place to vent frustrations, find support services, and make new friends. Members of this program meet online 24/7 via an App called Guilded. Our Peer Specialists stand ready and have undergone training through our customized training program in partnership with PsychArmor. We are currently serving or have served in the military or as a first responder and use our unique lived experience to provide support focused on advocacy, education, mentoring, and motivation.
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Betties Bombers Social Community, a 501c(3) nonprofit, is the voice for Gaming for Mental Health. Providing opportunities around the country to first responders and military service members for socialization, connection and conversation at geek culture events; community game nights and peer support groups at local firehouses, EMS squads and VFW's. Your donations help us keep these opportunities for support and camaraderie free-of-charge.
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Operation Restore Point will be the first of it's kind video gaming therapy based center for first responders, veterans and their families. In partnership with local geek therapeutic mental health organizations, local mental health professionals, the Veterans Administration and YOU; our facility will provide space for group and individual peer support counseling, serve as a community access point for veteran readjustment counseling, host classes on critical incident stress management, mental health first aid, crisis intervention and more!
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Approximately 800,000 people per year; 2,160 per day; 90 per hour took their own lives.
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7,500 of them were Military service members & First Responders.
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Will you answer the call and get involved?
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