First Responder Wellness Week

First Responder Wellness Week (FRWW), March 24-28, 2025, is dedicated to providing resources and support to help first responders better understand the mental and physical health risks that come with the job, while also promoting the mental, physical and emotional well-being of first responders.

Provider Health and Wellness Resources

• Virginia Office of EMS – Provider Health & Safety Resources.
• Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services – Office of First Responder Wellness Resources.
• First Responder Wellness Week resources from Lexipol.

From the Governor’s Office

• The Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources Janet Kelly shares this special video message to thank EMS providers and the first responder community for everything they do to protect the health of all people in Virginia. Watch the video message.
• Governor’s Proclamation for First Responder Wellness Week.
• Virginia Executive Order 38 – Establishing the Office of First Responder Wellness.

Training Opportunities

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is offering a series of First Responder Wellness Week Webinars. Learn more and sign up today.

First Responder Wellness Week Webinar Series 2025