CHAPLAIN'S PAGE
At the North River Fire District, we are committed to providing the highest level of service to not only our community, but to our staff. That's why we're proud to offer Fire Chaplain services. Our Fire Chaplain, Kelvin Foster, is dedicated to providing spiritual and emotional support to our fire rescue personnel. He is an IAFF Trained Peer Support Counselor, and is available to provide confidential support and counseling. If you need spiritual and emotional support, please don't hesitate to reach him at: CALL or TEXT 941-780-6795 Confidential Email: FosterK@nrfd.org
Chaplain Kelvin Foster
BCC., B.C.C.T.R., D.A.A.E.T.S.
Chaplain Kelvin Foster is a Board Certified Chaplain and Diplomat of the American Academy of Expert’s in Traumatic Stress. Formerly serving as a Firefighter EMT, Navy Hospital Corpsmen, and Case Manager with the Department of the Veterans Benefits Administration, he has seen trauma throughout his career. He currently serves as the Chaplain for the North River Fire District, Manatee Memorial, and Blake Medical Center Level II Trauma Center. Chaplain Foster is a member of the Tampa Bay Regional Critical Incident Team serving first responders in five central Florida counties and recently completed the Tampa FBI Citizen Academy. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Sarasota Chapter of the American Red Cross and has been a public school mentor in Pinellas and Manatee County working with at risk students for many years. He strongly believes his faith and evidence-based practices can help heal those suffering. Safety, connection, and love are his trademark tools for healing the hurting. He’s married to Cindy, father of Frank & Kashae and granddaddy to Bryson. He is currently a Director of the Board for Resilient Retreat.
"In this FAMILY no one fights alone."
- Chaplain Foster
AFTER THE CALL
Virtual Support Group
3rd Wednesday Zoom Call
Meeting ID: 882-97674752
Meeting Pass: 510067
"The expectation that we can be immersed in suffering and loss daily and not be touched by it is as unrealistic as expecting to be able to walk through water without getting wet."
- Rachel Naomi Remen
Kitchen Table Wisdom, 1996
Chaplain Foster's Video Library
Video Resources
PROVIDERS
Robin Richardson - Licensed Psychotherapist
(941) 957-8737
Dr. Zachary Isoma - Licensed Psychologist
(813) 531-9433
Offers in person and tele-counseling
Mary Moonen, LCSW
(941) 962-6784
RESOURCES
The 2nd Alarm Project, which includes Florida’s 10-4 Center for Responder Resiliency, is a nonprofit organization established to offer comprehensive, evidence-based resiliency initiatives in our first responder communities. The 2nd Alarm Project was developed for first responders, by first responders in partnership with behavioral health subject matter experts.
You may put others’ lives first, but you can still make your mental health a priority. Because saving lives starts with your own. The First Responder Hope Line works to ensure that our community’s first responders have access to a lifeline of support, allowing you to speak confidentially with trained specialists anytime.
1-866-4FL-HERO
Resilient Retreat
13010 Fruitville Rd
Resilient Retreat is a new and innovative approach to help those impacted by trauma and abuse. Free evidence-based PROGRAMS are provided to heal the mind, body, and spirit on 84 acres of conservation land in Sarasota, FL. Resilient Retreat also offers a Kind Line 941-343-0039 to provide support for those who need help navigating their trauma. All of our trauma-trained staff are available to offer a kind listening ear and assistance finding resources.
(941) 343-0039
