The Georgia First Responder PTSD Program collaborated with the Department of Public Safety's Office of Public Safety Support to develop this fictional video to raise awareness about two important resources for Georgia first responders: confidential peer counseling and confidential occupational PTSD benefits.  

 Marco is a newly certified peer counselor who has recovered from job-related PTSD. He is excited to spread the word about the new benefits available under the Ashley Wilson Act. Georgia public entities are encouraged to share this video with first responders.

Resources for First Responders

Suicide/Crisis Hotline: 988

Office of Public Safety Support

• Website

• Email

• Phone: (404) 624-7638

• After-Hours Peer Support Emergencies (404) 624-6077

Your Medical Plan

• Call the phone number on the back of your ID card and ask for help finding a psychologist, psychiatrist, or physician certified in a specialty appropriate for trauma related mental health diagnoses.

PTSD Benefits Information

• Georgia First Responder PTSD Program (These benefits meet the requirements of the Ashley Wilson Act.)

The Ashley Wilson Act

• Additional information about the Ashley Wilson Act, including a video highlighting her recovery from PTSD and return to first responder service

This video may be shared in its entirety without alteration.

@ Georgia Municipal Association, Inc. and Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, 2025.