About Us

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Safe Call Now was established with the idea that no first responder or emergency personnel should have to face a crisis alone. Spearheaded by former Lt. Governor Brad Owen of the State of Washington, former Congressman Dave Reichert and Gil Kerlikowski, drug czar during President Obama's administration, legislation was passed in Washington State that protects all first responders and emergency personnel and their family members with a confidentiality guarantee if they come forward and ask for help. This confidentiality extends to callers nationwide. 

The organization was founded by former officers who had firsthand experience struggling with rehabilitation, recovery, addiction, PTSD, and mental health issues unique to first responders. Safe Call Now offers these individuals a confidential and straightforward way to seek help for a wide range of issues. Staffed by current and former first responders, Safe Call Now is a safe place to turn where they can connect with and receive support from trained staff who understand the demands of their careers. Our trained peer advocates provide assistance, resources, and support to any first responder and their families who are experiencing a crisis or need someone to listen.

Safe Call Now works collectively with a variety of unions, public safety groups, and various mental health and substance abuse professionals to support first responders and those in the line of trauma around the nation.

Our trained and professional Peer Advocates answer the phone when you call. All Peer Advocates are current or former first responders who understand the unique stressors of the first responder culture. 

 Peer Advocates are available 24/7/365. Call us at: (206) 459-3020