HEROES AND FAMILIES UNITED is a 501 (c)(3) TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION
team members AND PARTNERS
Deborah Louise Ortiz
Deborah Louise Ortiz
Deborah Louise Ortiz
Deborah is the Founder of the nonprofit organization Code 9 Heroes and Families United. She is also the co-producer and director of the award-winning documentary “Code 9 Officer Needs Assistance” Deborah is the wife of a state trooper who, after a 22-year career, began experiencing the horrors and nightmares of PTSD. Her experience, both
Deborah is the Founder of the nonprofit organization Code 9 Heroes and Families United. She is also the co-producer and director of the award-winning documentary “Code 9 Officer Needs Assistance” Deborah is the wife of a state trooper who, after a 22-year career, began experiencing the horrors and nightmares of PTSD. Her experience, both as the spouse of a police officer and the one who went through these struggles with her husband, inspired her to take her broad experience as writer and producer and apply it to a documentary on the emotional struggles and needs of law enforcement officers and their families. Contact info - Heroesandfamilies@gmail.com
Janet Werner
Deborah Louise Ortiz
Deborah Louise Ortiz
Janet is a M.O.M. of a US Army Veteran (Military MOM on a Mission) who initiated a Postcard From Home™ campaign in 2020 to reach out to first responders, nursing home residents, youth and underserved communities. The mission was & is simple. CARE for Each Other In Just a Mail Moment™.One person at a time.One family at a time.One community
Janet is a M.O.M. of a US Army Veteran (Military MOM on a Mission) who initiated a Postcard From Home™ campaign in 2020 to reach out to first responders, nursing home residents, youth and underserved communities. The mission was & is simple. CARE for Each Other In Just a Mail Moment™.One person at a time.One family at a time.One community at a time.One postcard at a time. Contact info –JanetWerner@UHaveMyWord.com www.UHaveMyWord.com
Michael Mercer
Deborah Louise Ortiz
Michael Mercer
Retired Law Enforcement/Navy Veteran, Founder F3Defense Veteran and Law Enforcement owned company. FREEDOM FROM FEAR Mobile Pepper Spray Deployment System PATENT PENDING and Host of Freedom From Fear
Jason Harney
Jason Harney
Jason Harney
Retired Las Vegas Police Sergeant, and now a Documentary Filmmaker, producing under his Lightning Digital Entertainment banner. LightningDigitalEntertainment.com
Scott Medlin
Jason Harney
Jason Harney
Scott helps police officers focus on wellness and personal security so they can be fulfilled and excel. He is ETA Certified Speaker | Author | Police and Marine Corps Veteran | Police Officer (Part-Time) L.E.O. Motivation (thescottmedlin.com)
ANTHONY TORRES
ANTHONY TORRES
ANTHONY TORRES
Retired NYPD Detective, Air Force Veteran. Adjunct professor, Adelphi University. Police Training — The Compassion Course Online
De-escalation for Police. A professional training for police and first responders
ERNEST STEVENS
ANTHONY TORRES
ANTHONY TORRES
Retired Police Officer| Main subject Emmy Award winning HBO Documentary, Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops| National Speaker | Published Author | Crisis Response and Resiliency Manager at STRAC
About Us
Joseph A Capps PhD., CEdD
Joseph A Capps PhD., CEdD
Joseph A Capps PhD., CEdD
Dr. Capps is a chaplain and the chief psychological officer of the Virginia Defense Force Psychological Resources Program. Dr. Capps also owns and operates Capps Christian Counseling LLC. Dr. Capps has extensive experience with trauma, PTSD, PTS, Cumulative stress, complex trauma, and crisis and abuse counseling. He has faithfully serve
Dr. Capps is a chaplain and the chief psychological officer of the Virginia Defense Force Psychological Resources Program. Dr. Capps also owns and operates Capps Christian Counseling LLC. Dr. Capps has extensive experience with trauma, PTSD, PTS, Cumulative stress, complex trauma, and crisis and abuse counseling. He has faithfully served the past six years with the Virginia Defense Force. He is responsible for the creation of the VDF Mental Health Initiative, and the standing up of the Psychological Resources Program.
Thomas Giannettino
Joseph A Capps PhD., CEdD
Joseph A Capps PhD., CEdD
In 2010 Tom was victim to a vicious assault while employed as an Investigator with the New York State Police. The result of this assault left him completely broken. Through Heroes and Families United Tom wants to share this journey and give a spark of hope to someone who may be struggling like he once was. His presentation "Rock Bottom
In 2010 Tom was victim to a vicious assault while employed as an Investigator with the New York State Police. The result of this assault left him completely broken. Through Heroes and Families United Tom wants to share this journey and give a spark of hope to someone who may be struggling like he once was. His presentation "Rock Bottom to Red, White and Blue" is an inspirational story of hope, perseverance, teamwork and fighting adversity. Contact info - 315-406-8959
Captain Robert Cubby
Joseph A Capps PhD., CEdD
Captain Robert Cubby
Captain Robert Cubby served for 38 years with the Jersey City (NJ) Police Department, now retired. A PTSD survivor, he has been involved in PTSD issues with the CISM team. A prolific author, Captain Cubby focuses on writing about his experiences and solving police problems. Robert is a National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) instruct
Captain Robert Cubby served for 38 years with the Jersey City (NJ) Police Department, now retired. A PTSD survivor, he has been involved in PTSD issues with the CISM team. A prolific author, Captain Cubby focuses on writing about his experiences and solving police problems. Robert is a National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) instructor about police matters and a frequent conference speaker. He also co facilitates a support group for first responders and veterans who have experienced PTSD. He remains actively involved in non traditional alternative therapies for PTSD as well as receiving training in the traditional methods.