NYLEAP President, Jim Banish and Nassau County PBA President, Tommy Shevlin at NYS bill signing
NYS Governor signing the Lt. Joseph Banish Mental Health Act
NYS Law Alert sign about Lt. Joseph Banish Mental Health Act with key points about confidentiality protections, disclosure standards, and peer-to-peer counseling support, along with Nassau County support contact information.
NYLEAP President, Jim Banish giving a speech at a podium with the New York state seal, flanked by the American flag and New York state flag. To the left, there is a photo on an easel of two police officers in uniform, smiling outdoors.

PEER LED. CLINICIAN ASSISTED.

When the job follows you home.

A difficult call. Years of stress. Trouble at home. Whatever brought you here, NYLEAP is here to help first responders and their families.

Talk with NYLEAP

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Learn about PCIS

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For support and program questions: (518) 625-1899.

NYLEAP’s contact form is not for emergencies.

We have been there.

We know the way out.

First responders supporting first responders.

For first responders. For their families. At no cost.

Law enforcement · Fire · EMS · Corrections · Dispatch · Military

ICISF logo featuring a globe with the acronym 'ICISF' in front.

START WHERE YOU ARE

What would help right now?

You may be looking for yourself, someone at home, or someone in your agency. There’s a place to start.

01 / SUPPORT

I need someone to talk to.

Reach out to NYLEAP with a question, ask about peer support, or find out what support is available for your family.

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02 / PCIS

Something has stayed with me.

Learn about a Post Critical Incident Seminar for first responders dealing with a difficult incident, career stress, or a traumatic life event.

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03 / AGENCIES

Our people need support.

Ask about peer training, support after a critical incident, or training for the people your team turns to.

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People who understand the work. A place to start talking.

POST CRITICAL INCIDENT SEMINARS

You don’t have to explain the whole job first.

PCIS brings first responders together with trained peers and clinical staff. There’s time to talk, learn about trauma and stress, and work on ways to move forward.

The seminar is for critical incidents, stress that builds over a career, and traumatic events outside the job, too.

See how PCIS works

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PCIS is offered at no cost. See the program page for current availability and registration details.

TRAINING & AGENCY SUPPORT

Help your people be there for each other.

Good intentions matter. So does knowing what to do. NYLEAP provides training for peers and agencies across New York State.

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Ask about training for your agency ↗

01

ICISF Group Crisis Intervention

Training to help peers support groups after a critical incident.

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ICISF Assisting Individuals in Crisis

Practical skills for supporting someone experiencing a crisis.

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LivingWorks ASIST

A two-day workshop in suicide intervention skills.

ABOUT NYLEAP

Built by peers who know what the job can take.

NYLEAP is a New York nonprofit supporting the behavioral health and wellness of first responders and their families.

We work with active and retired responders, families, and agencies. Peer support, clinical guidance, and practical training are at the center of that work.

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Peer led

Shared experience

Clinician assisted

Professional support

SUPPORT THE WORK

Help keep support within reach.

NYLEAP provides services at no cost to first responders and their families. Your support helps this work continue.

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Book cover titled "Law Enforcement Culture UNVEILED" by Officer Jim Banish, featuring a silhouette of a man in uniform walking on a pier against a blue background with raindrops and stars. A police officer in uniform is pictured at the bottom left corner with a serious expression. Text details about a brother's suicide, grim reality, and mission to change police culture.