The 2nd Alarm Project has joined UCF RESTORES, strengthening our commitment to first responder mental health. Together, we’re setting a new standard of care and support.
Learn MoreUCF RESTORES – which includes the 2nd Alarm Project – is a nationally recognized leader in evidence-based trauma treatment and mental health training. Through cutting-edge research, advanced clinical care, technical innovation, and robust community partnerships, we restore hope and resilience for those who protect and serve.
2024 By the Numbers
2,380+ Hours of Clinical Trauma Treatment Provided | 500+ Peer Supporters Engaged | 100+ Clinicians Trained
Learn more about UCF RESTORES’ impact in our latest annual report.
Innovative Trauma Treatment, Proven Results
For over a decade, UCF RESTORES has pioneered advancements in trauma management, serving first responders, veterans, active-duty personnel, and civilians impacted by mass violence, natural disasters, and more. Our hallmark Intensive Outpatient Program achieves outcomes that far exceed national averages, helping participants reclaim their lives and futures.
By the Numbers:
- 500+ veterans and 1,000+ first responders treated to-date
- 76% of first responder and 67% of military combat IOP participants no longer meet PTSD diagnostic criteria after 21 days of treatment
- In limited-subject clinical trial or our VR exposure therapy treatment tool, 100% of first responder participants no longer met PTSD criteria after just 14 days with no relapse after 6 months.
Learn more about UCF RESTORES’ impact in our latest annual report.
Real Stories, Real Impact
“We spend a lifetime seeing things that most people in the civilian world won’t see. And we cram that lifetime of visions and trauma into, sometimes, one shift. If we didn’t have an avenue like UCF RESTORES, a lot of our guys would not be working still today.”
– Jeff Orrange, Lieutenant, Orlando Fire Dept. | Statewide Peer Team Coordinator, Florida Firefighters Safety & Health Collaborative | Shift Peer, Orlando Firefighters Peer Support
“I’d seen so many bad scenes – I couldn’t understand why this one scene was bothering me. Everything I was trying to do to make it better, wasn’t working. So I reached out to UCF RESTORES to see what could be done. I didn’t realize how advanced it was, and how involved they are with all walks of life… I’m not afraid to tell you: this is what I did, and I got better – so go do it.”
– Ross Hutto, Police Sergeant, Orlando Police Dept.
“My agency responded to the shooting of an Orlando police officer. It took months of me trying to process, unsuccessfully, what was bothering me. I first heard of UCF RESTORES through our peer support group; it gave me an outlet to talk about what was troubling me, and it helped me cope much better than anything I’d learned before.”
– Curt Searcy, Lieutenant, Orlando Fire Dept. | Shift Lead, Orlando Firefighters Peer Support
Comprehensive Training & Education Programs
We believe that informed care starts with trained awareness and cultural understanding. UCF RESTORES specializes in delivery of peer support training for first responders and public safety leaders via our REACT training program. We also offer a variety of training programs designed to help licensed mental health clinicians provide trusted, effective support – from cultural competency to trauma-focused clinical treatment methods.
By the Numbers:
- 2,500+ first responders across 200+ agencies trained in peer support
- 200+ clinicians trained in cultural competency
- 200+ clinicians trained in our Trauma Management Therapy treatment approach
Learn more about UCF RESTORES’ impact in our latest annual report.
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Welcoming The 2nd Alarm Project
As of January 2025, the 2nd Alarm Project is now a component of UCF RESTORES. Founded in 2019 to support Florida’s first responders, the 2nd Alarm Project brings grassroots expertise in peer support coordination, mental wellness program development, comprehensive training, and resource navigation. Together, we’re expanding resources and strengthening mental health support for first responder communities across Florida and beyond.
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