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Responder Support Services

Excellence in First Responder Wellness.
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We lead the nation in innovating and transforming First Responder mental health by providing the highest quality clinical care with cultural competency, passion, and respect.

12/23/2025

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12/22/2025

No two days are the same for RSS clinicians, and there are some roles that we fill regularly. In this video, a RSS clinician gives her description of a typi...

12/22/2025

🎄 Monday Motivation | Christmas Week 🎄

As we step into Christmas week, remember: it’s okay to slow down, take a breath, and care for yourself—especially during a season that can bring both joy and stress.

To all first responders, your dedication doesn’t pause for the holidays, and neither does our support. Whether you’re on duty, off shift, or just needing someone to talk to, you don’t have to carry it alone.

This week, give yourself permission to rest when you can, connect with those who matter, and ask for support if you need it.

Responder Support Services is here for you—this week and always. ❤️

12/19/2025

🚨 POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) 🚨

PTSD often develops after experiencing shocking, dangerous, or traumatic events — the kind that overwhelm an individual’s natural coping abilities. For first responders, these experiences can add up over a career, leading to what some experts now recognize as an actual physical injury to the brain.

Unfortunately, PTSD doesn’t just “go away” with time. It can show up in many ways — anxiety, depression, mood swings, irritability, sleep issues, and more — often affecting relationships, focus, and work performance.

💭 Did you know?
📊 The Journal of Psychiatric Research reports:
20% of Law Enforcement experience PTSD
Up to 35% of Firefighters
37% of EMTs

🔥 The good news — PTSD is treatable!

At Responder Support Services, we provide evidence-based treatments endorsed by the American Psychological Association, with proven results. Many clients see significant improvement in as few as 8–12 sessions.

💬 You don’t have to keep suffering in silence. Help is available — and recovery is possible.

📞 Call today: 828-333-5708

12/18/2025

Many first responders have access to clinical services through their own agencies.

While helpful in theory, these programs are often embedded within the department — meaning the clinicians are employees of the same agency or municipality.

RSS is different.

Responder Support Services is an independent organization. Our clinicians are employed by RSS — not by the department — and embed within agencies only after specialized training.

Why does that matter?
First responders are often hesitant to engage in services that originate from within their own agency. Concerns about trust, confidentiality, or stigma can keep people from reaching out — even when they need support.

Because RSS operates outside the agency, we bring a level of credibility and trust that makes a real difference. While responders may be cautious at first, they quickly warm up to our program and our people — and that trust is exactly why RSS has grown so rapidly.

We don’t grow through sales pitches or prospecting.

We grow because responders talk to responders — and because our approach works.

📞 Whether it’s for ongoing support or just someone to talk to, RSS is here — confidential, independent, and built specifically for those who serve.

12/17/2025

💚 Wellness Wednesday Reminder 💚

You don’t have to carry everything alone.

Talking things through is often healthier than holding it all in.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just need someone to listen — call Responder Support Services. Even if it’s just to talk, we’re here for you.

📞 (828) 333-5708

You matter. Your mental health matters.

12/16/2025

Responder Support Services proudly partners with agencies and departments to integrate behavioral health (BH) into their organizational structure—enhancing care for both personnel and the communities they serve.

Our offerings include:

-Expert consultation and clinical oversight for internal peer support teams
-Guidance for Crisis Negotiation Teams (CNT) and Special Response Teams (SRT)
-Development of customized resiliency and retention programs
-Supervision and training for agency-based behavioral health clinicians
-Facilitated debriefings and discussions following critical incidents
-24/7 crisis support line exclusively for agency and department personnel

Let us help you build a healthier, more resilient team.

12/15/2025

📣 Responder Support Services is Growing and Expanding!

We’re excited to announce that RSS now has openings in both Cherokee, NC and Newton, NC as we continue to broaden our impact across the region.

If you’re passionate about supporting first responders and want to be part of a team that’s making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

As our organization expands, we’re looking for compassionate, dedicated professionals to join us on this mission.

💼 How to Apply:
If you’re ready to help us provide essential care to our community’s heroes, visit our website or call (828) 333-5708 today.

12/13/2025

🆘 Help When You Need It Most 🆘

Responder Support Services is here for you — not just during business hours, but anytime.

If you’re a first responder facing a tough moment, need someone to talk to, or are in crisis, we’re just a phone call away.

📞 After Hours/Crisis Line: (828) 209-8038
💙 Confidential • Compassionate • 24/7 Support

You show up for everyone else — let us show up for you.
You’re never alone.

12/12/2025

🎉 FUN FACT FRIDAY 🎉

🚨 Fun Fact: First responders are trained to run toward danger — but rarely taught how to recover from the stress that comes with it.

At Responder Support Services, we provide confidential, individualized care designed specifically for those who serve.

🧠 Individual Psychotherapy
🌿 Stress Management Support

The constant demands of the job can push even the strongest coping skills to their limits. Chronic stress can lead to burnout, emotional exhaustion, and strain on family and social relationships — and it doesn’t have to be that way.

Our goal is to help responders:
✔ Manage stress in healthy, sustainable ways
✔ Prevent career burnout
✔ Improve relationships at home and at work
✔ Feel supported, understood, and heard

💙 Taking care of yourself is not a weakness — it’s part of staying strong for the long haul.

12/11/2025

🚨 Responder Support Services is Accepting New Clients! 🚨

We understand the unique challenges faced by those who serve our communities — firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS, dispatch, corrections, and their families. 💙

Our team specializes in culturally competent, trauma-informed care designed specifically for first responders and their loved ones.

Whether you’re struggling with stress, sleep issues, anxiety, trauma, or simply need someone who understands the job, we’re here to help.

✨ Confidential • Compassionate • Effective

📞 Call today: 828-333-5708

🌐 Learn more: https://www.respondersupport.com

Address

204 Charlotte Highway Ste. E
Asheville, NC
28803

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18283335708

Website

https://respondersupport.com/

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