911 USA HOPE

Resources & Support

You Are Not Alone.

911 USA Hope honors those we have lost while standing beside those who continue to carry the weight of service, sacrifice, and September 11.

A Place to Find Help, Guidance & Connection

Service can leave lasting physical and emotional burdens. Families may also face grief, uncertainty, and the difficult work of rebuilding after loss.

This page connects first responders, 9/11 responders and survivors, families, and loved ones with trusted organizations and programs that may be able to help.

IMMEDIATE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

If You Need Someone to Talk To

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Support for Responders, Survivors & Families

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World Trade Center Health Program

9/11 RESPONDERS & SURVIVORS

A federal program providing medical monitoring and treatment for eligible people directly affected by the September 11 attacks in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville.

VISIT WTC HEALTH PROGRAM →
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

FIREFIGHTERS & FIRE HERO FAMILIES

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation honors fallen fire heroes and provides resources for their families, colleagues, and fire departments.

VISIT NFFF →
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Firefighter Mental Health & Well-Being

FIRE & EMS SUPPORT

Behavioral-health resources addressing stress, trauma, suicide prevention, peer support, and mental wellness within the fire and EMS community.

EXPLORE RESOURCES →
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Fire Hero Family Remembrance Support

FAMILIES AFTER LOSS

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation offers remembrance and family-support programs designed to help families remain connected after the loss of a firefighter.

FAMILY RESOURCES →

The Effects of September 11 Continue

For many responders and survivors, September 11 did not end when the rescue and recovery operations stopped. Physical and mental health conditions related to exposure continue to affect members of the 9/11 community.

The World Trade Center Health Program provides specialized monitoring and treatment for eligible members, including access to care through a nationwide provider network.

LEARN ABOUT ELIGIBILITY
9/11 HEALTH SUPPORT

Were You There?

Responders, survivors, and others exposed at eligible September 11 sites may qualify for specialized health monitoring and treatment.

Do not assume that too much time has passed to ask.

Grief Does Not Follow a Timeline

The loss of a first responder can affect a family for years and across generations. Anniversaries, milestones, photographs, and even ordinary moments can bring memories back with unexpected intensity.

Remember

Give yourself permission to speak their name, revisit memories, and honor important dates.

Connect

Seek support from family, trusted friends, peer groups, faith communities, or professionals.

Preserve

Photographs, stories, letters, and memories can become meaningful connections for future generations.

Keep Their Light Shining

When you are ready, 911 USA Hope provides spaces to remember a loved one, preserve their story, or simply pause in their honor.

Resource Notice

911 USA Hope provides these links for informational and referral purposes. We are not a crisis-response service, medical provider, or mental-health provider. Availability, eligibility, services, and program requirements are determined by each listed organization.

If you believe you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For emotional or behavioral-health crisis support, call or text 988.