About FROST

FROST (First Responders Overcoming Service Trauma) was

started to provide First Responders with an anonymous platform to address their

service trauma. The Founder is a first responder with 6 years of military

service in the U.S. Marine Corps and 19 years of Law Enforcement service. He

has also experienced the overwhelming feeling of dealing with service trauma as

it relates to anxiety, depression and PTSD. FROST Peer Group was formed as the founder 

encompassed himself with one of the most  powerful tools he had on his toolbelt, the group of 

men and women who went through their trauma recovery together (PEERS).

Who we are is simple:

We are First Responders that have suffered service trauma, found our way

through a trauma recovery program, understand the need for peer support and are

here to provide that for each other, as well as any other first responder with

the same need. We are not affiliated with any department or clinical service.

We understand the need for anonymity and our platform provides that. What is

said in our meetings, stays in our meetings. 

Who we are not: 

We are not doctors, licensed clinical social workers or mental health professional

who can provide you with a clinical diagnosis, clinical recovery plan or

counseling.

Why did we choose to follow a 12 step recovery model? 

Alcoholics Anonymous has an 80 yearlong track record of success

with the 12 step model. Some people complete a recovery program then start their

12 step program, others have a need and desire for change, start attending A.A.

meetings and start working the 12 step program. When an alcoholic is working their

12 step program, they are being mentored, lead, communicate with and are

held accountable by another recovering alcoholic (their sponsor) and a peer

group of people on the same recovery path. How does this apply to First Responders

Overcoming Service Trauma or mental health issues? Just like in A.A., for First

Responders who have suffered service trauma, it can be beneficial to be

sponsored by another service member, helping them work the 12 steps,

communicating daily, being an example and ensuring they are on track with

attending peer group meetings. 12 step programs are service oriented and show

that both the sponsor and the sponsee benefit in their recovery.