Preston Moore welcomes Mick Yinger, Executive Director of First Responders Bridge, to talk about how this weekend retreat supports police, firefighters, EMTs, and dispatchers struggling with PTSD and mental health challenges. Learn how this FREE program educates first responders and their families on counseling, coaching, and support groups, and how the inclusion of a spouse or friend strengthens the healing process. Discover the resources and tools available to help first responders feel supported, not alone.

You connect with Mick at https://firstrespondersbridge.org/ 614-271-4981 752 N. State St #146, Westerville, Ohio 43082

Mick Yinger Executive Director

Mick has more than 21 years of Law Enforcement experience working for both the Clinton Township (OH), Police Department and City of Columbus (OH) Division of Police.

While working for the City of Columbus, Division of Police, Mick worked in the Patrol Bureau, Narcotics Bureau, and spent the majority of his career as a covert Detective in the Strategic Response Bureau.

Mick served as an unarmed self-defense and boxing instructor for new cadets at the Columbus Police Training Academy.

Mick was a recipient of the Columbus City Council Officer of the Month, The Mayor’s Award of Excellence and 2 Mutual Aid awards.

After retiring from the City of Columbus, Division of Police, Mick served as Vice-President of Safeguard Risk Solutions from 2013 – 2017.

Mick attended Defiance College where he studied Criminal Justice.

Mick serves as Executive Director of First Responders' Bridge and oversees all day-to-day activities.