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Heroes Helping Heroes (H3)
Minnesota-founded peer-support group for active and retired First Responders serving the entire Upper Midwest, connecting law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, and corrections personnel through peer support groups, outdoor and recreational activities, retreats, wellness workshops, mentorship, and mental-health resources — all at no cost.
- Cost
- Free — "all at no cost" (own site)
- Coverage
- Minnesota and the Upper Midwest (founded by a retired Minneapolis Police Department sergeant) (Minnesota)
- Eligibility
- All active and retired first responders (law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections) and their families.
- Last Verified
- October 8, 2026
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