Behind the Line hosts monthly a meeting in Salisbury, MD and Sussex County DE for Fire, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, Law Enforcement, and Veterans dealing with the daily life stressors. This support network is responsive to the needs of those that attend. We welcome all first responders seeking to deal with the multitude of issues that arise from the stresses of “the job” or just want to be there for others.

The Peer Training is designed for public safety/first responders. Public safety personnel respond to crisis events on a consistent basis. Many events are traumatic in nature and may affect people in a negative way if protocols are not provided to mitigate the harmful effects of acute distress.

The Peer Training takes a systematic approach at providing useful tools for “First Responders/Public Safety” to utilize following distressful events.  It provides them the tools and knowledge to assist their peers.  The Responder Training Series will also assist agencies with the development and implementation of Peer Support as well as Critical Incident Stress Management.

Behind the Line, Inc. has created resiliency training based on the following 4 areas of resiliency for law enforcement: Officer Safety, Physical Health, Fitness/Nutrition, and Emotional and Mental Health.

This training prepares, helps with recovery, and teaches the individual how to adapt to stress and adversity.  To offset the risk factors that can lead to suicide, promote protective factors that include healthy relationships, identify a purpose other than the badge, increase spiritual beliefs, supportive social network, coping skills, and access to mental health services.  

We seek to provide inspiration to individuals, family members, and the community by creating a learning atmosphere that incorporates the tools necessary to enable resiliency in often dangerous and unpredictable circumstances.

Behind the Line, will host, present, and create seminars that can better help first responders/public safety officers and their families.  Seminars include but are not limited to:

• Retirement:  Planning for Retirement and What
 to Expect after Retirement.

• Impact of Critical Incidents on officers and
 families

• Resiliency

• Introduction to Peer Support

Seminars can be created based on request.  To request a seminar or suggest a topic please click on Contact Us.  

Behind the Line is dedicated to providing honest and ethical services. We follow through with what is promised in order to serve those who request our services.   Those who are dedicated to providing support will assist in finding additional resources that can further promote the health and wellness of the officer and families.  

Behind the Lines, will assist officers and families to coordinate with providers who have experience with working with first responders.  Referrals include:

• Peer to Peer

• Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

• Coordination with Critical Incident Stress
Management Teams

As part of Behind the Line’s mission is to create and support healthy activities that enhance resiliency and wellness.  Fundraisers and donations will go towards to creating activities that help to reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and improve overall wellness.   

Behind the Line, Inc. has partnered with U.S. Kennels to train and utlize therapy dogs for our first responders.  These dogs will be available for visits to agencies, critical incidents, and other first responder activities.