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Presents:

2025 First Responder Wellness Conference

First Responder Wellness Conference

September 17-19 2025

Hilton Garden Inn

West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

2025 Conference Sponsors

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Registration Fee:

Regular Ticket- $199.00

Retiree Ticket- $50.00

Significant Other- $50.00

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Attendance Options

Track A- General Conference Topics

Track B - Keynote Presentation with Basic Peer Support Training

Significant Others- Thursday Only Relationship Covered Topics​

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NEW ITEMS and HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR

-Basic Peer Support Training Option

-Free Massages for Attendees

-Free EMDR Sessions for Attendees

-Reduced Fee for Significant Others

-Social Evening

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A limited number of scholarships are available for free attendance at the conference.  Email contact@peersupportfoundation.org for more information.

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Location

Hilton Garden Inn

205 S 64th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Special room rates of $119/night are available.

Rooms are limited.  Click the following link to make your hotel reservation.

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First Responder Wellness Conference

 

The conference will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in West Des Moines Iowa on September 19-19, 2025.  The conference will include topics and information related to first responder wellness, trauma, and peer support.  
 

Goal

The Peer Support Foundation is committed to proactively addressing the stressors that can occur throughout the lives of first responders and their families.  

 
Who Should Attend?

The First Responder Wellness Conference attracts a large number of guests.  Our 2023 Peer Support Conference had almost 300 attendees. The conference participants include:

 

  • Administrators

  • Chaplains

  • Civilian Personnel

  • Correction Officers

  • EMS

  • Fire Chiefs

  • Fire Fighters

  • First Responder Families

  • First Responder Supporters

  • Human Resources

  • Law Enforcement Officers 

  • Mental Health Clinicians

  • Peer Support Personnel

  • Police Chiefs

  • Sheriffs

  • Training Specialists

 

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Keynote Speaker
Ret. Sgt. Kevin Briggs

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We're thrilled to announce that Sgt. Kevin Briggs, renowned as the "Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge," will be our keynote speaker for the 2025 First Responder Wellness Conference in West Des Moines, Iowa!

 

Join us for another impactful conference featuring new speakers and vital topics designed to empower first responders and peer support personnel.

 

Enhance your wellness strategies and peer support skills with insights from Sgt. Briggs and other leading experts.

 

Mark your calendars for an event dedicated to supporting those who dedicate their lives to serving others.

2025 First Responder Wellness Conference Schedule of Events

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TRACK A

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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0700-0800     Registration/Vendor Setup

0800-0815     Welcome/Introductions/Opening Ceremony 

0815-0945     Keynote - Ret. Sgt. Kevin Briggs, California Highway Patrol

1000-1200     Training Block

1200-1300     Lunch

1300-1430     Ben Pearson- Chateau Health and Wellness

1500-1600     Michael Ziegwart- Yoga/Wellness

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Thursday, September 18, 2025

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0800-0815        Morning announcements

0815-1030        Sheila Russell, Frontline Therapy

1100-1200        Joel Hall—Financial Wellness

1200-1300        Lunch - Provided by the Peer Support Foundation

1300-1400        Jeremy Sprague- Post Traumatic Growth

1415-1600        Justin Smith, Crisis K9's of the Midlands

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Friday, September 19, 2025

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0800-0815        Morning announcements

0815-0915        Aaron Grave- Impatch Iowa “Better Marriage Makes Better Heroes.”

0930-1030        Training Block

1045-1200        Training Block

1200-1300        Lunch - Provided by the Peer Support Foundation

1215-1300        Awards/ Raffle

1300-1400        Board Meeting

End of Conference

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TRACK B

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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0700-0800     Registration/Vendor Setup

0800-0815     Welcome/Introductions/Opening Ceremony 

0815-0945     Keynote - Ret. Sgt. Kevin Briggs, California Highway Patrol

1000-1200     Basic Peer Support Training

1200-1300     Lunch - Provided by the Peer Support Foundation

1300-1600     Basic Peer Support Training

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Thursday, September 18, 2025

0800-1200     Basic Peer Support Training

1200-1300     Lunch - Provided by the Peer Support Foundation

1300-1600     Basic Peer Support Training

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Friday, September 19, 2025

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0800-1200     Basic Peer Support Training

1200-1300     Lunch - Provided by the Peer Support Foundation

1230-1300     Awards/ Raffle

1300-1400     Board Meeting

End of Conference

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Conference Presentations

Local and National Experts in the First Responder Wellness Field

The following presenters and their topics are listed below.

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