About FRBH
Our Vision
A nation where every first responder has access to behavioral healthcare that is competent, consistent, and worthy of their service.
Why We Exist
The American Board of First Responder Behavioral Healthcare (FRBH) is the nation’s independent nonprofit accrediting and credentialing authority, setting the gold standard for behavioral health in public safety.
We define, verify, and sustain excellence in the care of firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, dispatchers, correctional staff, and crisis-response personnel—all professionals exposed to trauma through the work they do to protect and serve others.
Our mission is to ensure that every organization and professional entrusted with responder care meets the highest national benchmark of excellence, integrity, and cultural understanding.
Founder’s Message
I founded FRBH because first responders are the gatekeepers of the American Dream. The safety, stability, and opportunity we all work for depend on their courage and sacrifice—yet their well-being is too often taken for granted.
Through years of service—both in uniform and as a behavioral health executive, I’ve seen the system from every side. And I refuse to accept one that leaves our protectors unprotected. FRBH was created to change that by establishing a national standard that makes responder wellness a responsibility, not an afterthought.
Because protecting those who protect us isn’t optional—it’s essential.
- Founder and Chief Executive Officer
The Need for Standards
While agencies rely on respected frameworks like SAMHSA, NFPA, and CALEA for operational guidance, no single body has defined what quality behavioral healthcare looks like for those serving on the front lines.
FRBH fills that gap—delivering a unified, evidence-based standard that ensures consistency, accountability, and compassion across every discipline.
What We Do
Accreditation: We accredit public safety agencies to national behavioral health standards.
Certification: We certify clinicians and peer professionals in responder-specific competence.
Research & Education: We advance evidence-based practices and training.
Access Fund: We ensure cost is never a barrier to accreditation.
Our Mission
To professionalize, unify, and elevate responder behavioral healthcare nationwide through:
Establishing measurable, evidence-based standards for agencies and providers.
Credentialing clinicians, chaplains, peer professionals, and other practitioners.
Accrediting organizations that meet the national benchmark for excellence.
Advancing research, education, and policy to strengthen the safety.
Our Structure
FRBH is a national 501(c)(3) that defines and maintains behavioral health standards across public safety sectors.
FRBH Solutions, Inc. provides readiness assessments, training, and implementation support to help agencies and practitioners meet those standards. Together, we deliver a cohesive ecosystem—structure and service working as one.
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Equity in Excellence: The FRBH Access Fund
Behavioral health in public safety is a public good. We provide accreditation at no cost or reduced cost to eligible public safety agencies so financial limits never block responder wellness.
Governance & Integrity
FRBH is governed by a national Board of Directors spanning behavioral health, public safety, human services, education, and organizational leadership. Our programs operate under transparent, peer-reviewed standards and continuous quality improvement.
National Reach
5 disciplines served: Fire, Law Enforcement, EMS, Corrections, Dispatch
1 unified national framework for responder behavioral health.
50-state reach goal by 2026
Our Values
Integrity: We uphold fairness and accountability in every standard.
Compassion: We honor the humanity of those who serve.
Excellence: We pursue measurable, evidence-based impact.
Equity: We ensure every responder has access to quality care.
Partner With Us
FRBH collaborates with agencies, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to advance responder behavioral health.