Romulus Public Safety Foundation

Thanks to the combined efforts of our Romulus Police Department and Romulus Fire Department, and through the support of our Foundation, we're proud to share that Frontline Strong Together ( www.FST5.org ) is now an active partner within our public safety divisions.

FST5 is a mental health program that was built specifically for first responders, by first responders. They offer confidential support, peer-to-peer connections, access to culturally competent mental health professionals, and 24 / 7 resources tailored to the realities of first responders.

This is more than just implementing a program, it's a lifeline. The city's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is another great option, but it's not staffed with first responders who know first-hand what our police and fire experience, like FST5. And that's a clear message: it's okay to not be okay, you don't have to carry it alone.

So during the month of May, Mental Health Awareness Month, the Romulus Public Safety Foundation stood side by side with our Police and Fire Departments to focus on something we don't talk about nearly enough: mental health.

Our first responders are the people we call on in our worst moments. But where do they turn when they need help? The truth is, many don't.

Not because they don't feel it, but because of the stigma. Because somewhere along the line, they might have heard, "tough it out." That's stigma. To "stay strong." Stigma. To not let it show. Stigma. But it doesn't disappear because we don't talk about it. It doesn't just fade away because we bury it. Behind that patch, is a human.

That's why this month, we made a commitment: to listen, learn, and advocate. To help break the stigma and do more. As a result, our first responders now have more options suited specifically for them.

To every police officer, firefighter, dispatcher, medic, and responder in our city:

Real strength is knowing when to reach out.

We see you. We thank you. And we will keep working to listen, learn, and advocate - for you.

FST5 is here to help first responders - Frontline Strong Together FST5 is here to help first responders. It provides live support for work-related mental health challenges.

From fighting fires to providing life-saving support, our Romulus Fire Department paramedics are heroes. Thank you for your courage, knowledge, and dedication to keeping our community safe everyday! Happy EMS week!