After Action

After Action supports first responders with PTSD awareness, mental health resources, and treatment options.

Dedicated to police, firefighters, EMTs, corrections, and border patrol. Together, we can break the stigma and build resilience.

11/19/2025

“When something saves your life, you don’t keep it to yourself.
Stigma loses its power when someone brave goes first.”

Officer Richard Fink isn’t sharing his story for attention — he’s sharing it because After Action helped him rebuild his life, reconnect with his family, and find himself again.

And he knows another first responder needs to hear this today.

This is what healing looks like.
This is what leadership looks like.
This is the power of culturally competent, first responder–focused care.

If you or someone you love is struggling, we’re here. ❤️
Learn more at https://AfterAction.care

11/18/2025

“What will my department think? What will my family think? Can I trust this place?”
These are the questions almost every first responder asks before getting help.

That’s why peer voices matter.

Richard is a police officer who went through After Action — and instead of staying silent, he’s sharing his story publicly. On camera. Online. For anyone to hear.

Why?
Because when you finally get the right kind of help — the culturally competent, trauma-informed, family-integrated kind — you stop hiding and start healing.

At After Action:
🔹 Spouses and family are involved from day one
🔹 Therapy includes family sessions to rebuild trust and connection
🔹 Aftercare is planned with purpose — for the responder and their family
🔹 Every clinician understands first responder culture
🔹 You’re surrounded by peers who “get it”

You’re not just getting treatment — you’re getting your life back.

If you’re unsure who to trust, ask someone who’s been here.

📞 Give us a call: 866-940-7802
🌐 https://afteraction.care

Save this for when you’re ready.

11/17/2025

Most first responders don’t realize when the job stops being a job… and becomes a coping mechanism.

In this clip, Chris Scallon opens up about how staying busy — chases, calls, adrenaline — kept him from having to sit with everything he didn’t want to feel.
When being still is painful, you keep moving. Until it breaks something.

If this resonates, you’re not alone.
We understand the culture. We understand the coping. And we’re here to help you come back to yourself.

👉 Learn more or reach out: https://afteraction.care?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=adrenaline_clip

👉 Message us anytime — our line is open.

11/14/2025

“The most addictive drug in law enforcement? It wasn’t alcohol. It was adrenaline.”
Richard’s therapist said it — and it changed everything for him.

For years, Richard chased the high of danger, chaos, and “getting into something” on the job. That high can feel intoxicating… until it becomes the thing that slowly destroys you.

At After Action, we help first responders understand why the job impacts the brain the way it does — and how to take control again.

If you’re struggling with the crash after the high, you’re not alone.
We’re here for you.

👉 Learn more: https://afteraction.care/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=adrenaline

👉 Send us a message anytime — we’re here to support you.

11/13/2025

“I wasn’t there? Something happened while I was off?”
If you’ve ever felt that surge — the need to be there, to jump in, to not miss the call — you’re not alone.
In Episode 15 of the First Responder Workshop, we talk about the #1 addiction among law enforcement, military, and first responders: adrenaline.

The rush that once kept you sharp can become the thing that keeps you stuck.

👉 Watch the full episode & explore resources for first responders:
https://afteraction.care/workshop?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=frw_ep15_adrenaline

11/12/2025

LIVE TODAY: “Adrenaline Addiction — How Trauma Trains the Body to Stay on High Alert”

Join us today at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET for this week’s First Responder Workshop.

We’ll dive into how years of trauma exposure can condition the body to crave adrenaline — and why it’s so hard to “shut off” even when the shift ends.

Hosted by fellow first responders, this live discussion is real, raw, and confidential — no judgment, just truth and healing.

Watch live at: https://afteraction.care/workshop

11/11/2025

Today, we honor those who’ve served — and recognize the unseen battles that can follow service.

At After Action, we’re proud to offer every level of treatment for veterans — from detox and residential care to in-person and virtual IOP and aftercare support — all in-network with the VA.

We stand beside you — in recovery, in resilience, and in healing.
🔗 https://afteraction.care/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=veterans_day_2025&utm_content=after_action

11/05/2025

LIVE TODAY • 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET
Topic: “The Moment I Lost Control—and What It Taught Me.”
First responders are trained to stay in control—but what happens when life has other plans? Tonight we’re unpacking the moment everything shifted, and the tools that helped put the pieces back together.

Join live: https://afteraction.care/workshop/
Prefer anonymity? Submit a question here → https://afteraction.care/workshop

Who it’s for: frontline police, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections, and peer support teams—plus families and leaders who want to help.

Bring: an open mind, real questions, zero judgment.

10/31/2025

We’re thrilled to be at the PSPSA Conference connecting with so many incredible first responders, peer support leaders, and wellness advocates!

A big congratulations to Preston Fouts, the winner of our Giveaway for swapping contacts with us at the booth!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about how After Action is helping departments across the country integrate wellness initiatives.

If you didn’t get a chance to connect, visit https://afteraction.care/connect
to learn more and stay in touch.

10/30/2025

“He was there physically, but not mentally.”

In this episode of the First Responder Workshop, Sandra Longnecker opens up about the dangers of wearing a mask for too long—and how unspoken pain can lead to devastating consequences.

Watch the full episode on our website:
afteraction.care/workshop

10/29/2025

“You don’t believe in yourself, do you?”

When our Admissions team asked Richard that question, it stopped him in his tracks. It was the question he’d needed to ask himself for years — and in that moment, something changed.

At After Action, our team truly gets first responders. From the first phone call to long after treatment, we meet you where you are with compassion, understanding, and cultural awareness.

Follow along to hear more of Richard's story. Sometimes healing begins with the right question.

10/28/2025

The Mask We Wear: Humor, Sarcasm, and What’s Really Hiding Underneath

We’ve moved! 🚨
Our weekly First Responder Workshop has a new home and a new time.

🕐 Wednesdays at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET
📍 Now streaming directly on https://afteraction.care/workshop

No Zoom link, no login — just click the link, watch live, and stay 100% anonymous.
Submit questions privately before, during, or after the workshop using the form below the video.

This week, Doug, Chris, and Raul talk about how humor and sarcasm can become armor — and what happens when that armor starts to crack.

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