U1st - First Responders Support Course

U1st First Responders Support Course is a faith-informed, trauma-aware wellness program designed specifically for police, fire, EMS, military, hospital and dispatch professionals. This 4-week audio-only course pairs with the U1st First Responders Support Journal to help officers privately process critical incidents, reduce stress, set healthy emotional boundaries, and build long-term resilience. Accessible on any device, U1st offers guided reflection, evidence-informed tools, and practical exercises that support mental health without stigma—making it ideal for individual officers, peer support teams, chaplains, and agency-wide wellness initiatives.

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The U1st First Responders Support Journal is a perfect-bound paperback workbook designed for police officers, paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, doctors, nurses, military personnel, and pastors who put others first. Created by board certified biblical counselor and IAFF chaplain Vivian Bell (ex-spouse of a first responder), it features daily reflection prompts, the First Responders Declaration, daily creed, and structured tools to process work stress privately. Available for individual purchase or bulk orders for departments.

Why Purchase the Course:

Equip your officers with private, stigma-free mental health support they’ll actually use.

  • Evidence-backed: Structured journaling reduces PTSD symptoms by 6-9% and anxiety by up to 9%—proven tools for first responder stress.

  • Audio-only format: Officers can process trauma privately in their car, at home, or on breaks—no one knows they’re getting support.

  • Ready-to-deploy: 4-week course with worksheets included FREE with journal bulk orders (25+). No training required.

  • Department-friendly: Grant-fundable through COPS grants, state wellness funding and FOP budgets.

  • Proven ROI: Better decision-making, reduced burnout, improved retention, lower sick time from mental health crises.

  • Community Investment: Donated by churches, real estate agents and others who want to support their local first responders.

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"This support journal is from my heart—the care that I want every first responder to have from the eyes of those who know you best, who love you most, and desire to support you in ways we aren't even able to request. So this tool was created with you in mind."

— Vivian Bell BCBC, BCMMHC, PCM, CLC

The Who Behind U1st

Vivian Bell (Coach V) is a board certified biblical counselor and board certified master mental health coach who created U1st from her heart—for first responders by someone who truly understands your world.

As the ex-spouse of a law enforcement officer, parent of a United States Airman, and sister, niece, and cousin of military personnel, Vivian grew up in a first responder/military family. She’s witnessed loved ones return home physically but struggle emotionally, carrying unseen wounds with no roadmap for healing.

Her extensive credentials include:

  • Certified IAFF Chaplain (within a 501c3 where she identified gaps in existing first responder support tools)

  • Addiction & Recovery Coach

  • Nationally Certified Mental Health First Aider

  • Tier One Military Support trained (Uniformed Services University & Center for Deployment Psychology)

  • ICCA Certified Advanced Life Coach (Parenting, Executive/Organizational, Marriage and Women’s Coaching)

  • Vivian founded the SIW4 publications division to create accessible support journals for everyday heroes—regardless of profession, faith, background, or creed. "This journal represents the care I want every first responder to receive from those who know you best and love you most," she says.

    U1st is personal. Vivian didn’t just study first responder trauma—she lived alongside it. When existing tools fell short, she built what was needed: practical, private, stigma-free support that meets officers, firefighters, EMTs, Hospital staff and military personnel exactly where they are.

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What’s Included: Watermarked journal preview (flipbook), limited course access for decision makers, pricing details and grant funding guide.