Safety Forces Support Center

Organization Overview

Safety Forces Support Center is located in Akron, OH. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (W19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Safety Forces Support Center employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Safety Forces Support Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Safety Forces Support Center generated $212.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $269.4k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF THE SAFETY FORCES SUPPORT CENTER IS TO INCORPORATE ITS SPECIALIZED UNDERSTANDING OF, AND EXPERIENCE IN, THE SAFETY PROFESSIONS TO PROVIDE CONFIDENTIAL EMOTIONAL, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, AND SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE, FREE OF COST TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRE SAFETY PERSONNEL, EMS, DISPATCHERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. TO FULFILL THIS MISSION SFSC OFFERS CORE SERVICES INCLUDING COUNSELING, SUPPORT, EDUCATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT/SAFETY FORCES ADVOCACY, AND EMERGENCY SUPPORT DURING TRAUMATIC INCIDENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COUNSELING & CRISIS INTERVENTION - LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE PERSONNEL, EMS AND COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONALS EXPERIENCE INTENSE, UNIQUE JOB STRESSORS, WHICH IMPACT THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WHICH REQUIRE SPECIALIZED SUPPORT. THESE WELL-DOCUMENTED, ONGOING STRESSORS RESULT IN A HIGH LEVEL OF DIVORCE, ALCOHOLISM, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, PTSD AND SUICIDE. IN 2023 THE SAFETY FORCES SUPPORT CENTER (SFSC) PROVIDED FREE CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEFING TO 55 INDIVIDUALS IN 7 INTERVENTIONS FOR EVENTS SUCH AS FIRE FATALITIES, POLICE USE OF FORCE, CHILD DEATH, OFFICER SUICIDE, ETC. THEY ALSO PROVIDED 859 CONFIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING HOURS TO 106 ACTIVE/RETIRED SAFETY FORCES PERSONNEL.


TRAINING & PEER SUPPORT - SFSC COORDINATES A TEAM OF TRAINED PEER SUPPORT MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH "FIRST AID" FOR THEIR COLLEAGUES. THIS VOLUNTEER GROUP IS TRAINED IN CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM) TO RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF DISTRESS IN PEERS, RESPOND APPROPRIATELY, AND IF NECESSARY, REFER THAT COLLEAGUE FOR FOLLOW UP MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTION. IN 2023, SFSC GREW THEIR PEER SUPPORT TEAM TO 148 MEMBERS, PROVIDING TRAINING TO 85 NEW TEAM MEMBERS IN GROUP CRISIS INTERVENTION. IN ADDITION, 181 FIRST RESPONDERS RECEIVED CONTINUING EDUCATION IN ONE-ON-ONE PEER SUPPORT SKILLS.


CHAPLAINCY & HOLIDAY OUTREACH - IN 2023, SFSC ALSO SERVED 1,928 INCIVIDUALS WITH CHAPLAINCY SERVICES (PERFORMING & ATTENDING FUNERALS; OUTREACH TO RETIREES; HOSPITAL VISITATIONS). IN DECEMBER, 229 GIFT BASKETS WERE DELIVERED TO RETIRED AND DISABLED SAFETY FORCES PERSONNEL, WIDOWS, OR THOSE EXPERIENCING LIFE CHALLENGES, AND APPROXIMATELY 500 MEALS WERE SERVED ON CHRISTMAS EVE TO FIRST RESPONDERS SERVING ON DUTY AND AWAY FROM FAMILY AND LOVED ONES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cameron Mosley
Executive Di
$26,000
Kris Beitzel
President
$0
Rita Chambers
Treasurer
$0
Val Derose
Trustee
$0
Cynthia Donel
Trustee, Res
$0
Jeff Film
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$143,784
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$143,784
Total Program Service Revenue$37,225
Investment income $28
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $28,856
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $212,198

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