Warrior’s Rest Foundation

What Warrior’s Rest Foundation does

Warrior's Rest Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2018 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The foundation delivers peer support, training, and mental health resources for first responders (law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatchers, and corrections officers) and for veterans. Its service portfolio is anchored by the Post Critical Incident Seminar (PCIS), Peer Support Team Training, and ICISF-certified CISM courses, with newer adjacent offerings including the "Art of Medicine" and "Counseling Ethics" programs. A clinician referral network extends across Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Oklahoma, and Texas to support follow-on care.

The operating model is offline and in-person: training is delivered through seminars, workshops, and structured programs rather than through a digital platform, and clinician matching is handled through a human referral network. Distribution relies on partnerships with the Missouri Department of Public Safety, CLEET, ICISF, and venues such as St. Crispin's Conference Center, with primary operational concentration in Oklahoma and Missouri. Revenue is generated primarily through donations, with supplementary income from modest training fees (most services are offered free) and merchandise sales; the customer base is entirely public-sector or governmental, which creates donor-concentration rather than buyer-concentration dynamics.

Name

Warrior’s Rest Foundation

Legal name

Warrior's Rest Foundation

Website

https://warriorsrestfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Warrior's Rest Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides peer support, training, and mental health resources for first responders (law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatchers, corrections) and veterans, primarily in Oklahoma and Missouri.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

First Responder Mental Health Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Services (EDALAFAD)

Keywords

• First responder mental health
• Peer support training
• Critical incident stress management
• Post critical incident seminars
• First responder wellness

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Warrior's Rest Foundation generates revenue through charitable donations from individuals, corporate giving programs, matching gifts, and bequests through wills and trusts. The foundation also accepts life insurance policy designations and in-kind donations.
2. Training Course Fees: Some training programs charge registration fees. For example, the Counseling Ethics with Johnie Fredman course is priced at $50, while most PCIS seminars and Missouri training are offered free of charge to first responders (travel expenses are the participant's only cost).
3. Merchandise Sales: The foundation operates a shop selling merchandise such as Warriors T-shirts to generate additional revenue and promote brand awareness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Warrior's Rest Foundation provides peer support training, Post Critical Incident Seminars (PCIS), and crisis intervention education for first responders including law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatchers, and corrections officers. Its portfolio spans ICISF-certified CISM courses, suicide prevention training, continuing education, and curated mental health resources. Most programs are delivered at no cost to participants, with only travel expenses covered by attendees.

Product overview

Warrior's Rest Foundation is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of mental health support services for First Responders. The core offerings include the Post Critical Incident Seminar (PCIS) - a 3.5-day intensive workshop at no cost to participants, and Peer Support Team Training through ICISF-certified CISM courses. Training programs include Assisting Individuals in Crisis (Phase 1), Group Crisis Intervention (Phase 2), and the combined 3-day GRIN Course. Continuing education offerings cover Understanding Suicide in First Responders, Counseling Ethics, and The Art of Medicine. The organization also maintains a Tools and Resources database with peer support materials, reading resources, and vetted clinical counselor referrals across multiple states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Post Critical Incident Seminar (PCIS) A 3.5-day confidential workshop for first responders who have experienced significant critical incidents. Includes intervention, education, counseling, and peer support at no cost to participants (travel expenses only). Open to current and retired first responders as well as spouses and significant others.
• Peer Support Team Training Training for first responders to lead peer support teams within their agencies, covering team member selection, facilitation, resource implementation, and long-term team health maintenance. Designed for agency personnel who will establish and sustain internal peer support infrastructure.
• Assisting Individuals in Crisis / Peer Support Training Phase 1 of Initial Peer Support Training in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). Foundation course preparing students to provide peer support during individual interactions with other first responders.
• Group Crisis Intervention / Peer Support Training Phase 2 of Initial Peer Support Training in CISM. 2-day course preparing peers to provide CISD, defusing, crisis management briefings, and other group interventions.
• GRIN Course (Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention) 3-day combined course integrating all content from ICISF's Assisting Individuals in Crisis and Group Crisis Intervention courses. Provides 27 hours of MO POST credit.
• Understanding Suicide in First Responders Training 1-day course exploring factors driving suicide risk including chronic stress, hypervigilance, substance use, and cultural barriers. Teaches the CCDR model for life-saving conversations. Free to first responders.
• Counseling Ethics Training 3 CEU course taught by Dr. Johnie Fredman covering counseling ethics for mental health professionals working with first responders. Priced at $50 registration fee.
• The Art of Medicine Training 8 CEU hour course (including 3 Ethics hours) equipping clinicians and peer support professionals with tools to recognize and manage burnout, chronic stress, and compassion fatigue.
• Warriors T-shirt Branded merchandise item available for purchase through the organization's online shop to support foundation operations and raise brand awareness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced sick days and improved career longevity for first responders who complete the program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarrior's Rest Foundation provides training programs that are part of ICISF's offerings, specifically CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) classes including Assisting Individuals in Crisis, Group Crisis Intervention, and other crisis intervention courses. The partnership enables the foundation to deliver ICISF-certified training to first responders in Oklahoma and Missouri.
• Scars and Stripes CoffeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinked through the Partners page on Warrior's Rest website. Scars and Stripes Coffee shares the mission of supporting first responders and veterans.
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline NetworkminorOthersResource link provided on Warrior's Rest Tools page for suicide prevention support and referrals.
• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF)minorOthersResource partner linked on Warrior's Rest Tools page for officer support and memorial resources.
• Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)minorOthersResource partner linked for support of fallen officers and their families.
• Missouri Department of Public SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2018, the Missouri Department of Public Safety launched a training program that Warrior's Rest Foundation participates in to teach first responders - law enforcement, fire service, EMS and dispatchers - how to identify and deal with job-related stress. Free classes are offered several times a year across Missouri.
• St. Crispin's Conference CentercoreOthersPCIS seminars are held at St. Crispin's Conference Center in Wewoka, OK. The venue provides lodging and meals for participants, and the foundation works with the venue to maintain confidentiality for attending first responders.
• Council On Law Enforcement Education & Training (CLEET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOklahoma's law enforcement training council provides venue and accreditation for Warrior's Rest training programs. Many courses offer CLEET continuing education credits (e.g., 16 hr and 8 hr MH credits).
• Tulsa TechminorOthersTulsa Tech's Sand Springs Campus serves as a venue for Warrior's Rest training classes in the Tulsa area.
• Missouri POST CommissioncoreOthersMissouri's law enforcement training accreditation body provides continuing education credits for Warrior's Rest Missouri training programs. Courses offer MO POST hours (e.g., 27 Hours of MO POST for GRIN course, 8 Hours of MO POST for Understanding Suicide courses).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF): Provides the CISM training curriculum that Warrior's Rest delivers. Direct comparable in the training curriculum and certification space, though at a larger national scale.
• Badge of Life: Nonprofit focused on preventing law enforcement suicide through education, training, and peer support. Competes for the same donor and agency audience in first responder mental health.
• Behind the Badge Foundation: Provides peer support and mental wellness resources for law enforcement officers and families. Overlapping supporter base and program offerings with Warrior's Rest.
• Safe Call Now: Provides a confidential crisis helpline staffed by first responders for first responders and their families. Directly comparable in the peer-led crisis support model.
• The Code Green Campaign: Initiative focused on raising awareness of mental health issues in first responders and providing education and resources. Comparable mission and educational outreach approach.
• CopLine (National Law Enforcement Officers Hotline): Operates a confidential 24/7 crisis hotline staffed by retired law enforcement officers for active officers. Comparable first responder mental health support with peer-led model.
• 911 At Ease International: Provides peer support, training, and resources specifically for first responders and their families. Closest direct competitor given overlapping mission, peer-driven model, and educational programming.

Broad incumbents

• First Responder Center for Excellence: National organization addressing first responder mental, behavioral, and physical health through training, research, and resources. Broader portfolio across all first responder disciplines, comparable in mission and target audience.
• National Volunteer Fire Council: National organization supporting volunteer firefighters with health, safety, and behavioral health programs. Comparable in targeting fire service personnel with wellness resources.

Emerging players

• Responder Strong: Mental health awareness and peer support program for public safety dispatchers and first responders. Emerging peer with overlapping mission focused on dispatcher-specific trauma.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/warriors_rest1
• Facebookfacebook.com/WarriorsRestFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/warriors-rest-foundation-organization

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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