The National Law Enforcement and First Responder Wellness Center

11/17/2025

We were grateful to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with survivors and brothers and sisters in the badge at the C.O.P.S. Conference in New Orleans.
To every survivor we met — thank you for your courage.
To every agency represented — thank you for continuing to take care of your people.
And a special thank-you to the peer support teams and culturally competent therapists who show up every single day to walk this difficult path with our first responder community. Your work saves lives, restores hope, and keeps families whole.
At Harbor of Grace, we believe healing happens in community — and this community is as strong as they come.

11/15/2025

Thirty three years ago today I began my personal journey of sobriety. I am grateful to all who have helped me along the way as I approach this new milestone with humility. Since the beginning of my journey, I have steadfastly remained committed to helping others who suffer, to include over 4,000 who have sought help from Harbor of Grace National Law Enforcement and First Responder Wellness Center.
My life’s mission is to pass the miracle of recovery to those that still suffer.
Thank you God for choosing me.

11/14/2025

"Trauma is a very alone experience. We can't heal alone. We have to heal together. That happens here. And it's just phenomenal that we're able to foster that healing."

11/12/2025

We are at the "Healing the Helpers" Conference for First Responders and Veterans in Dover, De. Our friend Paul Jockimo is speaking.

11/12/2025

Maryland Transit Administration Police Visit

11/11/2025

From the Staff at Harbor of Grace, Thank you to our veterans not just today but every day.
“All gave some but some gave all”

11/11/2025

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11/10/2025

NJMAAPS Visit. What a great day talking about officer wellness. We want to thank them for taking the time to come and visit. Pictured:
Dr. Jennifer Kelly (Police Psychologist)
Captain William Walsh (Voorhees PD Program Founder & Agency Liaison)
Sergeant Brian Mazzarella (Gloucester Township PD Agency Liaison)
Sergeant Anthony Amato (CHPD & Program Coordinator - Sergeant)
Sergeant Chase Waldman (VTPD)
Patrolman James O'Donnell (Mount Laurel PD)
Police Officer Nicole Fellona (Medford PD)

11/10/2025

Congratulations to our Founder Ken Beyer for being recognized by NYSP EAP for the fantastic work and your contributions to First Responder Wellness.
"On behalf of the New York State Police Employee Assistance Program (EAP), congratulations on a decade of extraordinary service and unwavering dedication to the wellness of those who serve.
Through your vision and leadership, Harbor of Grace- affectionately known as "The HOG"- has become a national model of compassion, professionalism, and trust for police officers, firefighters, veterans, federal agents, dispatchers, and corrections officers. "

11/08/2025

We are honored to have Ed Herr, Executive Chairman of Herr’s Foods visit us today. Herr’s provides Harbor of Grace patients will their awesome snack foods and we treasure the relationship we have with Ed and the Herr family.

Second pic :
Ken Beyer with Morgan McRay, Philanthropy and Service Manager, Ed Herr, Executive Chairman of the Board, and Crystal Herr-Messaros, President, James S. Herr Family Foundation. Harbor of Grace and Herr Foods, both are passionate about charitable service to others with integrity. A natural partnership for sure!

11/07/2025

Please head over to our Linkedin page to read our November Newsletter which features an article on our very own First Responder Therapist Ethan Strauss LCSW-C. Ethan explores how real growth happens when First Responders — and all of us — choose connection over isolation, even when it’s uncomfortable. In a culture that rewards toughness and self-reliance, he reminds us that true strength comes from reaching out. His story shows that healing and resilience begin when we relearn how to connect.

A Conversation with First Responder Therapist Ethan Strauss LCSW-C Inside the calm of Harbor of Grace’s clinical offices, Ethan Strauss speaks in the steady rhythm of someone who’s spent nearly two decades listening to human beings search for balance. He doesn’t talk like a clinician deliverin...

11/07/2025

We’re grateful to every department joining the mission to heal, support, and empower first responders. The ripple effect of your leadership reaches far beyond your walls.

Gloucester Township Police Community K-9 was honored to be invited to The National Law Enforcement and First Responder Wellness Center in Havre De Grace, MD. 🐾❤️

Retired Major John Hunt and K-9 Axel met with their staff on how Gloucester Township Police and CRC - Crisis Response Canines deploy specially trained K9's to foster positive engagement, with a particular emphasis on supporting those impacted by mental health and substance use disorder. This use of Animal Assisted Intervention supports individuals in recovery and promote healing through compassionate outreach and anxiety reduction. ❤

Learn more about GTPD CRK-9 here: https://gtpolice.com/community-page/399 and more about The National Law Enforcement and First Responder Wellness Center here: https://harborofgracerecovery.com/ ❤