Responder Support Services

11/28/2025

Brainspotting (BSP) is based on the understanding that where you look affects how you feel. By identifying specific eye positions connected to emotional and physical experiences, the therapist and client work together to target unresolved issues. This powerful, mind–body therapy goes beyond cognitive processing and taps into the body’s natural ability to heal.

🔹 New to therapy?
Brainspotting can help you break long-standing behavior patterns by addressing the emotional and physical pain that keeps you feeling stuck.

🔹 Experienced in therapy but want to go deeper?
Brainspotting can enhance the work you’ve already done and guide you into a deeper level of healing.

Recently, a large portion of our team completed advanced Brainspotting training and is now working toward certification.

We’re excited to bring this innovative approach to our clients and expand the possibilities for healing.

11/27/2025

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Responder Support Services 🍁🦃

Today, we pause with grateful hearts to say thank you to the incredible first responders who serve our communities with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication.

While many gather around the table with family and friends, countless first responders continue to work, protect, and support others — often sacrificing their own time to ensure everyone else is safe.

We see you. We appreciate you. We are thankful for you.

May today bring moments of peace, connection, and reflection. Whether you're on shift or at home, know that your service matters deeply, and your well-being remains at the heart of everything we do.

From our RSS family to yours,
Happy Thanksgiving. 💛

11/26/2025

💙 Let’s Talk About Depression 💙

Depression can affect anyone—even the strongest among us. For first responders, the weight of long shifts, high-stress calls, and the pressure to stay strong can make it even harder to reach out.

👉 Remember:
✔️ Depression is not weakness.
✔️ You don’t have to go through it alone.
✔️ Help and hope are always available.

At Responder Support Services, we’re here to walk alongside you with understanding, support, and care that’s tailored for first responders. You dedicate your life to helping others—let us be here for you. 💪

If you’re struggling, please know it’s okay to ask for help. 💙

11/25/2025

🚨 TRAUMA TREATMENT FOR FIRST RESPONDERS 🚨

Trauma and PTSD are treatable — and healing doesn’t have to take years. With the right approach, treatment can often be measured in weeks, not months or years.
Far too many first responders carry the weight of trauma without realizing that rapid, lasting relief is possible.

At Responder Support Services, we use only evidence-based treatment models — proven by research to be effective for trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
You’ve served others. Now let us serve you. 💙

📞 Call us today at 828-333-5708 to start your path toward recovery.

11/24/2025

🌟 Monday Motivation | Responder Support Services 🌟

As we step into Thanksgiving week, we’re focusing on gratitude.

In the midst of long shifts, tough calls, and the emotional weight that comes with serving others, it’s easy to overlook the small things that keep us grounded. But gratitude has power — it centers us, strengthens us, and reminds us that even on the hardest days, there is still so much to be thankful for.

🍂 Be thankful for the moments of calm.
🍂 Be thankful for the people who support you.
🍂 Be thankful for the strength you show every single day — even when you don’t feel it.

As we move through this Thanksgiving week, take a moment to pause and appreciate something — big or small — that’s carrying you forward.

Your work matters. You matter.

And we are truly grateful for every first responder who continues to serve with heart and resilience.

11/22/2025

🆘 Help When You Need It Most 🆘

Responder Support Services is here for you — not just during business hours, but anytime.

If you’re a first responder facing a tough moment, need someone to talk to, or are in crisis, we’re just a phone call away.

📞 After Hours/Crisis Line: (828) 209-8038
💙 Confidential • Compassionate • 24/7 Support

You show up for everyone else — let us show up for you.
You’re never alone.

11/21/2025

🚨 Will You Do Us a Quick Favor? 🚨

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It takes less than a minute, but it can make a BIG impact. 💙

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11/20/2025

🚀 How Has RSS Grown Since the Beginning?

Responder Support Services has come a long way — and we’re just getting started. 💙

Since our inception, RSS has grown tremendously, averaging 50% growth every year (except 2022) — all without direct sales efforts. That’s the power of trust, impact, and our mission to serve first responders.

At RSS, we believe growth requires change and innovation. Staying the same isn’t an option when the people we serve face new challenges every day.

What Sets RSS Apart?
📱 Innovation That Serves:
We partnered with a mobile app developer to create a first-of-its-kind app designed exclusively for first responders — offering support, resources, and connection right at their fingertips.

🧠 Unmatched Specialized Care:
We’ve launched highly specialized treatment and support groups that, to our knowledge, are not available anywhere else in the country. These programs were created to meet the unique needs of the brave men and women who protect our communities every day.

We’re proud of where we started, grateful for how far we’ve come, and energized for what’s ahead. RSS remains committed to leading the way in first responder mental health care — today, tomorrow, and always. 💛

11/19/2025

🧠 Wellness Wednesday | Mental Health Matters

In the world of first responders, mental health often takes a back seat — not because it’s unimportant, but because the job demands so much.

Today, we want to remind you of this truth:
Your mental health is just as critical as your physical safety.
Every call, every shift, every tough moment leaves an impact.
It’s okay to feel it.
It’s okay to talk about it.
It’s okay to ask for help.

Today, take a moment to check in with yourself:
🧩 How am I really feeling today?
🧩 What stress have I been carrying that I haven’t talked about?
🧩 What can I do today that supports my mental well-being?

If the answer feels heavy — you’re not alone.

RSS is here with trained clinicians who understand the unique pressures first responders face. You don’t need to wait for a crisis to reach out. Support is here anytime.

💙 Your mental health matters. Your life matters. You matter.

11/18/2025

🧠 THE GOOD NEWS: PTSD IS TREATABLE! 💙

Struggling with symptoms of PTSD? You're not alone — and more importantly, you don't have to stay stuck.

At Responder Support Services, we provide proven, effective treatment using models endorsed by the American Psychological Association — and most clients begin experiencing relief in just 8 to 12 sessions.

✅ Evidence-based
✅ Confidential
✅ Compassionate care for first responders

You’ve been there for others — now let us be here for you.

📞 Call today to schedule your initial appointment: 828-333-5708
📍 Help is just a phone call away.

11/17/2025

✨ Monday Motivation ✨

At Responder Support Services, we believe that strong support systems build stronger communities. 🤝💙

Not only do we serve individual first responders, but we also partner with agencies and departments to help integrate Behavioral Health into their structure—because when the team is supported, everyone thrives.

Here’s how we stand alongside the agencies who serve our communities:
• Consultation & clinical oversight for internal peer support teams
• Consultation for CNT and SRT teams
• Development of resiliency and retention programs
• Supervision & training for agency EBH clinical staff
• Facilitated discussions after major events
• 24/7 crisis line for agency and department personnel

This week, let’s remember: supporting those who serve starts from the inside out. A healthy agency creates healthy responders—and healthy responders create safer communities.

11/17/2025

Come join our team!

💙 Join Our Team — Make a Difference That Matters 💙

Are you passionate about supporting those who protect and serve our communities?
Responder Support Services is seeking empathetic, skilled Mental Health Clinicians to join our mission-driven team — dedicated exclusively to the mental wellness of First Responders.

Here’s what you can look forward to:
👉🏻 Make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who serve.
👉🏽 Collaborate with a supportive team that values growth and learning.
👉🏿 Access ongoing training, development, and certification opportunities.

💼 How to Apply:
If you’re ready to help us provide essential care to our community’s heroes, visit our website or call (828) 333-5708 today.

Join us in our mission to stand beside those who stand for others. 💪