20 Veterans die by suicide every day, and we lose more first responders to suicide every year than in the line of duty.  Up to a quarter of dispatchers have symptoms of PTSD.  Nearly 30% of the 3 million post-9/11 combat veterans and active first responders struggle with traumatic stress.  The Patrick Rudd Project believes these heroes should have access to the tools needed to thrive in mind, spirit and body. 

We’re here to show up for you the way you show up for our community and country.

Mission: Share the Load is an initiative through the Patrick Rudd Project committed to improving the mental wellness of Hopkins County first responders, veterans and military service members by providing confidential access to vetted, culturally competent mental health professionals.  These services are provided at no cost, and no insurance is required.  Our program is funded solely through grants and private donations.  We will not deny services to any person on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation.