One Brother One Sister is a program designed to assist First Responders and Veterans

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    • Board of Directors
    • CMI Training
    • Other Courses
    • Enhanced Communication
    • Podcasts
    • Beyond the Bars
    • Founders
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  • Board of Directors
  • CMI Training
  • Other Courses
  • Enhanced Communication
  • Podcasts
  • Beyond the Bars
  • Founders
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About One brother one sister

  • Co-Founder of One Brother One Sister, Karyn Hurley, has adopted the mission of helping First Responders after the loss of her brother Michael who served as a Firefighter and was a proud US Veteran.

First Responders face overwhelming adversity, stress and danger in their daily responsibilities which can take a toll on their physical, mental and emotional health. It is our goal to give them the education, resources and support they need to thrive in their lives as well as their careers.


Help Our Mission

Your support and contributions will enable us to provide skills and help First Responders and veterans at no cost throughout the country. 

Yor generous donation will fund our mission. 


One Brother One Sister is a National Non-Profit 501 (C) 3

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LIVE TRAININGS FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS & VETERANS

The following courses are provided to the One Brother One Sister Program by the Addicted Communities Coalition, an education provider for NAADAC and The Florida Certification Board.

To schedule a Live Course or register for the on-line course, call Karyn Hurley at the number below.

Click to call 786-514-0893

Live Motivational Interventionist Course

Addiction, mental health and trauma is statistically devastating to first responders/veterans and creates situations that can destroy community safety and trust. Given that in most cases, first responders work within closed, tight knit units, it is especially important that people within those units are trained to deal with issues of addiction, mental health, and trauma. 


The Motivational Interventionist Training was designed to address at risk individuals in real life situations where there is an immediate need to intervene in someone’s behaviors. Our training is unique in its configuration that the focus of a successful Intervention relies on the ability to understand and connect with the person who is suffering. That connection, or rapport, can be built utilizing skills in the training from the first moment you speak to the one you are concerned with. This is critical since most opportunities to help people occur not over long periods of time, but in a single conversation.

Addicted Communities Coalition, Motivational Intervention Course is a 1-day training and has 6 CEUs through NAADAC and the Florida Certification Board.   ACC also provides ongoing support to their 

One Brother One Sister trained interventionists.  

The course specifically addresses the following areas:  

1. Education into addiction and treatment 

2. Recognizing signs and symptomology 

3. Understanding adaptable Interventions 

4. Skills and Elements of Interventions


One Phone Call Gets you Started

Schedule a Live Training Event or Register for the On-Line Training by calling Karyn Hurley at the number below.

Click to call 786-514-0893

Services we are building to support our first responders

Live Services

Treatment Information Assistance

Supportive Services

Training and Education - Training, seminars and workshops brought to first responders focused on pertinent issues and dangers they face as a part of their profession. Attention is given to the areas of Addiction, Mental Wellness, PTSD and Health.

Current and coming Live programs include:

  • Certified Intervention Training 
  • Communication and De-escalation 
  • Health and Nutrition 


Supportive Services

Treatment Information Assistance

Supportive Services

Helpline for first responders seeking answers to questions or locations of services while being completely confidential. This helpline is intended for nonemergency purposes. For specific issues such as a Suicidal Ideations, Medical Emergencies or other urgent matters, Professional Service numbers will be provided. 

Treatment Information Assistance

Treatment Information Assistance

Treatment Information Assistance

This service gives first responders information and recommendations for treatment centers that have been researched and vetted by One Brother One Sister.  1B1S will also be available to assist with intake and qualifying, as well as, communicating with the treatment center on behalf of the First Responder to protect their anonymity while they decide their course of action. 

  • Addiction 
  • Mental Health 
  • Eating Disorders 
  • Gambling 

Resources

Audio Video Communication and Support

Treatment Information Assistance

 First Responders will have access to review Specialists and services while they remain anonymous. Listed professionals and services have been reviewed and vetted by One Brother One Sister. Professionals and programs will include video presentations of themselves and their specialties as well as bios and customer reviews.

  • Therapists
  • Doctors / Integrative Medicine
  • Treatment Centers
  • Recovery Programs
  • Financial Programs 

Information Library

Audio Video Communication and Support

Audio Video Communication and Support

In many cases First Responders will seek information and education on specific topics. This section of the website will supply accessible informational writings and media on the specific topics below. Gaining an understanding about what PTSD or Addiction can help our Responders to determine if they need to seek help for themselves or someone else. Specific Trauma Incidents  

  • PTSD
  • Addiction
  • Alcoholism
  • Family Issues
  • Depression / Mental Health 

Audio Video Communication and Support

Audio Video Communication and Support

Audio Video Communication and Support

First Responders will find numerous presentations from both the experiential and the professional viewpoints. This section will allow Responders to access lectures and programs, join group discussions and 12 step meetings, and watch podcasts and programs from around the world.

  • Group Discussion
  • Specific Topics
  • Professional Lectures 
  • Podcasts
  • Online 12 step groups 

News / Articles / Blogs

News / Articles / Blogs

News / Articles / Blogs

Access to news, writings and the latest developments and research will assist First Responders to better understand and deal with issues they face. From the news media to the opinions shared in Blogs, the sharing of information is critical to understanding the scope of the issues First Responders face daily. Whether it is a national News Story or the Blog of the son of a fallen Hero, seeing the local, regional, and global impacts of PTSD, Addiction, or any other affliction, can bring us together under one cause. 

Nutrition and Health

News / Articles / Blogs

News / Articles / Blogs

The website will have dedicated sections for health and nutrition for our First Responders. The information and programs in this portion will provide them with dietary programs and suggestions, exercise routines and programs, toxicity from our environment information and more. Sharing of recipes and fitness suggestions will be welcomed and shared among our Responders. Due to the extreme nature of our Responders jobs, having a healthy body is paramount to the performance of their jobs and their mental stability. 

Events

News / Articles / Blogs

Events

An events calendar will be a focal point of the website. 1B1S will post submitted events and happenings in the First Responder communities to bridge local and regional gaps in participation. By having a central location for posting these events, we hope to create links between departments and communities that may not exist now. If the bond between regions is stronger, the resources of those regions will be shared which gives Responders more possibilities for the assistance they may need.

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