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First Responder Wellness Summit

Caring for Ourselves During the Overdose Crisis

September 23, 2026 | 8am-3:45pm PT | Registration opens June 24, 2026

The Hub Ballroom at the University of Washington

4001 E. Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA

Registration

The First Responder Summit is free to attend. Registration opens June 24, 2026.

About the First Responder Summit

First responders regularly face complex, high-impact situations that can take a toll over time, particularly as calls around substance use and drug overdose have increased. This can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, feelings of moral injury, and other stress related to the demands of the job.

This one-day summit brings together professionals from law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, parks, co-response teams, dispatch, and peer support to explore how to strengthen first responder well-being amidst the current drug overdose crisis and in their lives more broadly.

Through a keynote presentation, panels, and interactive discussions, participants will hear from first responders and people in recovery and learn practical tools and strategies that support first responder well-being.

The day is focused on helping those who care for our communities also care for themselves, their colleagues, and their teams.

More details, speakers, and registration information coming soon!

Contact:
Nicole Branche – nbranche@uw.edu

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Local Area Hotels

The recommended hotels below are near the University, but Seattle also has numerous hotels throughout the city. Downtown Seattle is a short light-rail ride away.

First Responder Wellness Summit

Caring for Ourselves During the Overdose Crisis

Registration

About the First Responder Summit

Local Area Hotels

College Inn

Graduate Seattle

Residence Inn Marriott Hotel, University District

Silver Cloud Inn

University Inn

Watertown Hotel