Accreditation. Advocacy. Accountability.

The American Board of First Responder Behavioral Healthcare (FRBH) is the nation’s only accrediting body dedicated exclusively to the behavioral health systems of fire, EMS, law enforcement, dispatch, and corrections.
We Set the Standard for Systems Built to Serve Those Who Serve.
FRBH accreditation affirms that your agency is committed to operational excellence, trauma-informed care, and the psychological safety of its personnel. This isn’t just compliance—it’s transformation.

What We Do.

FRBH is not just an accreditor—we’re a national leader in setting behavioral health standards for public safety. 

- We define accreditation standards based on public safety realities and clinical best practices.

- We guide agencies in building sustainable, culturally aligned systems of care.

- We provide professional certification for clinicians, chaplains, and peer supporters serving within accredited organizations.

- We champion policies and practices that reduce stigma and build resilience across the first responder community.

First Responders Face Greater Mental Health Risks.

Traditional mental health systems weren’t built for first responders. First responders face traumatic events, life-or-death decisions, and high-stakes environments every day. Yet most behavioral health frameworks weren’t designed with these realities in mind. FRBH was founded to change that.

The Data Speaks for Itself:

- 1 in 3 first responders develops PTSD—nearly twice the rate of the general population. (SAMHSA, 2018)

- 85% report symptoms of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, or substance use. (University of Phoenix Survey, 2017)

- First responders are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021; First H.E.L.P., 2025)

Support First Responder Behavioral Health

Your donation fuels national advocacy and education campaigns that break stigma, raise awareness, and strengthen resources for first responders and their families. Together, we can ensure their mental health is never left behind.

Disclaimer: Donations support FRBH’s nonprofit advocacy and education efforts. Accreditation services are fee-based and not funded by charitable gifts.

More Than Accreditation—A National Movement.

FRBH is both a national advocacy nonprofit and an accrediting body. We champion the mental health and wellness of first responders through education, awareness, and community engagement—while setting the gold standard for accreditation to ensure agencies deliver the highest level of care and support.