Resources
Encouragement for the days between shifts.
Devotionals, prayer guides, and practical tools built specifically for first responders and the families who love them. Reach out through our contact page and we’ll send the resources that fit your need.
Built for the Job
Every resource is written with shift work, trauma exposure, and department culture in mind.
These aren’t generic devotionals repackaged for a new audience. Each resource is shaped around the real rhythms of first responder life — short enough to read between calls, honest enough to speak to what you’ve actually seen.
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Request any of these through our contact page.
Scripture for the Front Lines
A short devotional series grounded in Isaiah 41:10 and other passages of strength, written for the moments fear and fatigue set in.
Request ThisLord of the Sabbath: Rest & the Called Life
A study on Matthew 12:1–14 exploring rest as command, not luxury — built for those whose schedules rarely allow it.
Request ThisSmall Group Leader Guide
A companion guide for chaplains and peer leaders running small group discussions within a department or shift.
Request ThisCritical Incident Debriefing Guide
A Scripture-grounded framework for walking a team through the aftermath of a difficult call, rooted in Romans 9.
Request ThisAppreciation & Encouragement Cards
Printable cards for supervisors, chaplains, and families to leave for a first responder who needs to know they’re seen.
Request ThisA Prayer for First Responders
A short, memorable prayer for the start or end of a shift, grounded in the promise that no one carries this alone.
Request ThisBeyond Our Ministry
Crisis & national support resources.
Rising Lions is one part of a much bigger support network. These trusted organizations and hotlines are available directly, any time.
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support available 24/7 by call or text. Responder-specific options available after connecting.
Call or text 988Crisis Text Line
Text with a trained crisis counselor familiar with first responder and veteran culture.
Text FRONTLINE to 741741Safe Call Now
Confidential 24-hour crisis referral service exclusively for public safety and emergency personnel, and their families.
206-459-3020Disaster Distress Helpline
SAMHSA-run crisis counseling for anyone affected by disaster or traumatic incident response.
1-800-985-5990First Responder Mental Health Organizations
Code Green Campaign
A first responder-run mental health advocacy and education nonprofit serving fire, EMS, dispatch, police, corrections, and search & rescue.
codegreencampaign.orgFirefighter Behavioral Health Alliance
Behavioral health education for firefighters and EMS, founded by a retired fire captain.
ffbha.orgAll Clear Foundation
A free, confidential mental health app and resource hub built specifically for first responders.
allclearfoundation.orgInternational Critical Incident Stress Foundation
Runs a 24-hour hotline and trains Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) teams for emergency service organizations.
1-410-313-2473Survivor & Family Support
Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)
Support for families and co-workers of officers killed in the line of duty.
nationalcops.orgNational Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Support and resources for the families of fallen firefighters.
firehero.orgWant One of These?