Non-Profit Heroes: First H.E.L.P with guest Christy Lister

Showcased as Sterk Family Law Group's Non-Profit Hero for March 2023, First H.E.L.P. reduces mental health stigma for First Responders through education, advocating for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, acknowledging the service and sacrifice of First Responders lost to suicide, assisting officers in their search for healing, and bringing awareness to suicide and mental health issues. Thank you to our guest, Christy Lister, for sharing their history, mission, and the programs and services it offers to Honor, Educate, Lead, and Prevent while bringing awareness to suicide and mental health issues to organizations, families, and the community. In addition to training, education, and fundraising programs, First H.E.L.P provides family support through various programs such as virtual support groups, private family social media pages, camps, retreats, care packages, and scholarship programs. To learn more about First H.E.L.P, visit their website at https://1sthelp.org/about/ or take a listen to their podcast, "Beyond the 1st Response" https://1sthelp.org/podcast To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815 -600-8950 or visit sterkfamilylaw.com   **************  Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and over-all well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.  ************** This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. It does not constitute legal or medical advice and should not be construed as such. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.