Marco is a newly certified peer counselor who has recovered from job-related PTSD. He is excited to spread the word about the new benefits available under the Ashley Wilson Act. Georgia public entities are encouraged to share this video with first responders.
The Georgia First Responder PTSD Program collaborated with the Department of Public Safety's Office of Public Safety Support to develop this fictional video to raise awareness about two important resources for Georgia first responders: confidential peer counseling and confidential occupational PTSD benefits.
Resources for First Responders
Suicide/Crisis Hotline: 988
Office of Public Safety Support
Your Medical Plan
Call the phone number on the back of your ID card and ask for help finding a psychologist, psychiatrist, or physician certified in a specialty appropriate for trauma related mental health diagnoses.
PTSD Benefits Information
Georgia First Responder PTSD Program - (These benefits meet the requirements of the Ashley Wilson Act.)
The Ashley Wilson Act
Gov. Kemp Signs Bill Providing Critical Illness and Long-Term Disability Benefits for First Responders
Additional information about the Ashley Wilson Act, including a video highlighting her recovery from PTSD and return to first responder service.
This video may be shared in its entirety without alteration.
@ Georgia Municipal Association, Inc. and Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, 2025.
Note: The above animated video contains text-to-voice AI.