Support the Summit Wellness Center
Serving those who serve us.
The Summit Wellness Center for First Responders was created to help Louisville’s police officers and emergency workers combat the intense physical, psychological and emotional demands they face while serving our community. With a holistic approach focusing on building resilience in the mind, body and spirit through the five pillars of wellness (Mental, Physical, Spiritual, Social and Financial), the center helps keep our officers healthier and more resilient. In addition, it enables these individuals and their families to thrive in the face of challenges and better navigate adversity.
As of October 2024, over 350 officers have received mental health services through Shelton Forensic Solutions, which has expanded to include trauma care and eliminated a waitlist that previously held more than 20 officers. Pro Team Tactical has provided more than 2,000 physical rehab sessions and added a third therapist in May to meet growing demand. Their work is helping injured officers return to duty faster, with Summit’s average time off for musculoskeletal injuries at just 7.7 days—significantly below the national average of 10 days. Our chaplain continues to be available daily to officers and their families, offering steady support beyond moments of crisis. More than 170 LMPD employees, both sworn and civilian, have participated in financial wellness programs. And our first responder Halloween Party brought together over 300 attendees, including police, retirees, fire, EMS, corrections, and their families.
The Summit Wellness Center Offers
| Program feature |
|---|
| Mental Health Services |
| Rehabilitation Services |
| Physical Therapy |
| Fitness Center |
| Financial Counseling |
| Family Support Services |
| Walking Track |
| Game Court |
| Spiritual/Social Services |
Real Lives. Real Stories.
From increasing the ease of access to officers needing psychological services to reducing rehab recovery times to improving overall job performance, the Summit Wellness Center is serving as a true model for law enforcement support – garnering world-wide attention with visits from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the International Association of Chiefs of Police and many others.
“We are honored to support the LMPD as part of their holistic approach to wellness. The high volume of officers and LMPD staff accessing our services every month shows that keeping the mind healthy and strong is as important as keeping the body healthy and strong.”
Dr. Sarah Shelton, President of Shelton Forensic Solutions Counseling Services
“We’re proud to provide facilities that deliver elite rehabilitation solutions to keep our first responders at work while dealing with injuries and return them to duty in a safe, efficient manner.”
Adam Grannan, Pro Team Tactical Performance Physical Therapist
The Impact it’s Making
At a time when officers often feel alone, the first thing they see at the Summit Wellness Center is a wall of support. There are so many good things happening – and the momentum continues to grow. In fact, we are honored that numerous police departments and foundations across the country have requested information about the Summit Wellness Center to serve as a model for their own communities. If you would like a summary of how this initiative came about as well as information about the lessons we’ve learned, please contact Rebecca Grignon-Reker at 502.409.9LMF (563) or Rebecca@saferlouisville.org.
21,247
Visits in the first year.
350
Mental health consultations in the first year.
60+
Visits from law enforcement agencies throughout the U.S.
How You Can Help
Through your generous donations, the Summit Wellness Center continues to put physically and mentally healthy officers in our neighborhoods. Your financial support allows the LMPF to maintain this facility while providing family services, rehabilitation therapy, financial counseling and so much more. It all goes toward ensuring our officers are ready to face the daily challenges of their jobs.
Partners
