Firefighters and EMTs are more likely to attempt suicide.
SAMHSA/HHS100% free to every first responder.Because every first responder has already paid the price.
The Crisis
More First Responders Die by Suicide Than in the Line of Duty
GY6 responds with private, stigma-free video support that can reach a responder on their phone, on their terms, before silence becomes fatal.
As reported by the Ruderman Family FoundationThe Numbers
The crisis is measurable.
Law enforcement officers are more likely to die by suicide.
Am. College of Emergency PhysiciansNearly half of firefighters surveyed reported suicidal thoughts during their career.
from a national survey of firefightersOur Mission
To reduce first responder suicides by providing a scalable, national platform of private, stigma-free wellness resources available anytime, anywhere, and built for the realities of the job.
Our Vision
A future in which no first responder, in any community, at any hour, faces the weight of the work alone.
I truly believe it can improve first responder wellness and help save lives.Police Chief David Kullgren, Newtown, Connecticut, home of Sandy Hook Elementary School
Why Video Works
Video is the delivery mechanism.
The platform is not just a content library. It is a private doorway around the barriers that keep many first responders from using traditional support.
The first responder reality
Irregular shifts, repeated trauma, stigma, and distrust of institutional systems make help hard to start.
Why traditional help stalls
Scheduled appointments, visible attendance, department involvement, and off-hour barriers can stop engagement.
Why GY6 works
Private short-form video feels familiar, credible, and available on a phone when someone is ready.
Four Pillars of Wellness
Whole-person support for the realities of the job.
Direct, private, and respectful resources for first responders.
Emotional
Trauma, PTSD, stress, and emotional resilience for the cumulative weight of the job.
Physical
The body's response to trauma, substance use, physical health, and mental wellness.
Relational
Marriages, families, peers, and communication under chronic stress.
Spiritual
Moral injury, meaning, chaplaincy support, and optional spiritual resilience resources.
The Content Foundation
Expert-led sessions are ready to reach first responders.
The 2024 GY6 First Responder Wellness Conference was professionally recorded. Phase 1 turns that trusted material into a polished pilot video; Phase 2 brings the full conference online for first responders nationwide.
The Nature and Impact of Trauma
Trauma
Jim RascatiManaging Trauma
Trauma
Jim RascatiTackling Substance Use
Physical Dynamics of Trauma
Tabatha MaioranoTrauma, Your Brain and Your Body, Parts 1 and 2
Physical Dynamics of Trauma
Tabatha MaioranoProtecting Your Family from the Job
Family
George FallerWhen the Dark Side of the Job Takes a Toll
Moral Injury
John Revell, with Jennifer WorthamFour-Phase Roadmap
Each phase builds on validated results from the last.
Phase 1 funds the pilot, validates engagement, and gives Phase 2 donors clear evidence for a national launch.
Phase 1
Validate the Model
$25,0002026
Produce the pilot video, distribute it to 12+ CT and TN departments, gather structured feedback, and return a donor validation package.
Phase 2
Launch the Platform
$300,0002027
Put the full conference online, launch the public platform, promote nationally, and begin engagement tracking.
Phase 3
Scale Nationally
$1,450,0002028
Expand four-pillar content, build national partnerships, and expand national promotion.
Phase 4
Drive Mass Awareness
$2,800,0002028-2029
Produce a documentary, launch a national TV campaign, and initiate global expansion to make GY6 available for all first responders.
Phase 1 Opportunity
One focused gift can move GY6 from recorded conference content to a tested pilot.
A $25,000 Phase 1 gift produces the pilot video, distributes it to 12+ Connecticut and Tennessee departments, gathers structured feedback, and returns a donor validation package for the next phase.
Watch the GY6 Vision
Why GY6 Exists
A direct look at the mission to push back against first responder suicide with private, stigma-free support built for the realities of the job.
GY6
We've got your six.
No first responder should carry the weight of the job alone.