FRBH Access Fund
Ensuring Equity in Behavioral Health Access for Every Responder
Across the country, thousands of departments want to do better by their people—but too many lack the resources to build or sustain the behavioral health programs responders deserve.
The result is a system where access to culturally competent, trauma-informed care depends on budget lines instead of need—leaving gaps that affect those who protect us most.
The FRBH Access Fund bridges that divide—transforming philanthropic donations and corporate partnerships into accreditation assistance, training scholarships, and system development for agencies and practitioners nationwide.
“Every responder deserves access to quality care—regardless of their department’s resources.”
Established by the American Board of First Responder Behavioral Healthcare (FRBH), the Access Fund ensures that no public safety agency is ever denied accreditation, certification, or wellness support because of financial limitations.
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How it Works
You Give.
Individuals, foundations, and corporate partners contribute to the FRBH Access Fund.
We Allocate.
Funds are reviewed and distributed through a transparent application process based on community need and measurable impact.
Communities Thrive.
Agencies and practitioners receive the resources and recognition they need to build sustainable, culturally aligned wellness systems.
What the Access Fund Supports
The Access Fund provides targeted support in four key areas:
Agency Accreditation Assistance
Covers partial or full cost of FRBH accreditation for eligible public safety agencies.
Training and Certification Scholarships
Provides funding for practitioners completing FRBH’s Core Curriculum or earning FRBH certification.
CARE Systems Support Subsidies™
Supports under-resourced agencies building sustainable wellness programs aligned with FRBH standards.
Community Education and Outreach
Expands access to mental health awareness campaigns, responder family support, and leadership engagement efforts.
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Eligibility
FRBH prioritizes funding for agencies and practitioners serving communities where behavioral health support is underfunded or inaccessible.
Funding is typically awarded to:
Public safety and emergency service agencies with limited behavioral health budgets.
Rural, volunteer, and high-risk departments serving underserved populations.
Nonprofit and human service organizations supporting first responders and their families.
Practitioners working in high-demand or trauma-exposed roles.
Applications are reviewed by the FRBH Access Fund Committee, which evaluates each request based on need, impact, and alignment with FRBH’s mission of equity and excellence.
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Every contribution strengthens the nation’s responder wellness infrastructure. FRBH proudly recognizes the individuals and partners who make that possible.
Giving Circles
Guardian Circle ($50,000+)
Prominent recognition across FRBH digital platforms and major publications, including the FRBH Annual Report.
Champion Circle ($15,000-$49,999)
Recognition on the FRBH website and in Access Fund publications.
Advocate Circle ($2,500-$14,999)
Recognition in the FRBH Annual Report under Advocates for Access.
Friends of FRBH ($1-$2,499)
Collective recognition in FRBH annual communications celebrating nationwide contributors to the Access Fund.
Your Impact
Every contribution strengthens the national standard for responder behavioral health. The FRBH Giving Circles honor those whose generosity fuels access, training, and care for those who serve on the front lines.
Disclaimer: All donations to the American Board of First Responder Behavioral Healthcare (FRBH) are fully tax-deductible under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.