Upcoming trainings
25 Years Later: Creating Resilience for Communities in Crisis - National September 11 Memorial & Museum
For responders, survivors, and so many 9/11 community members the mental health trauma experienced in the aftermath of the attacks became a catalyst to share lessons learned with others who have since experienced tragedy. In conversation with Museum Director Clifford Chanin, HEART 9/11 President & Founder and retired PAPD Lt. Bill Keegan, Newtown, CT Police Sgt. Scott Ruszczyk, Danbury, CT Police Det. Sgt. Amity LaFantano, Chief of Mental Health at the Miami VA Healthcare System, Dr. Spencer Eth, and Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Dr. Jonathan DePierro, will discuss the evolution of mental health care and resilience-building for first responders and communities in crisis since 2001.
HEART 9/11 MEMBER TRAINING NEUROSCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF RESILIENCE WITH BILL KEEGAN
*Class 2 of 2
March 24 & 26 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Registration is required
Virtual Training link will be sent once registration is completed
Each session is limited to 15 participants
Responding to Mental Health Challenges: Building Resilience Together
HEART 9/11 was asked by VerziumConsult to be the keynote speaker on an international online symposium bringing together U.S. and Dutch perspectives on stress, resilience, and adaptive strategies in high-risk professions on March 25, 2026.
This unique event featured collaboration between leading organizations in both countries along with Germany, Italy, South America, Austria, France, Switzerland and others. Participating Dutch partners included VerzuimConsult, Reveal, VU University (MentaalFit Project), and the Dutch Fire Department, alongside U.S. based organizations committed to advancing mental health and resilience.
Together, presenters explored shared challenges, highlighted evidence-based approaches, and identified opportunities for cross-border learning and collaboration.
HEART 9/11 MEMBER TRAINING: NEUROSCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF RESILIENCE WITH BILL KEEGAN
*Class 1 of 2
March 24 & 26 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Registration is required
Virtual Training link will be sent once registration is completed
Each session is limited to 15 participants
HEART 9/11 MEMBER TRAINING: NEUROSCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF RESILIENCE WITH BILL KEEGAN
*Class 2 of 2
Participants may choose one full week. Both weeks cover the same material.
March 10 & 12 | 7:00–9:00 PM
March 24 & 26 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Registration is required
Virtual Training link will be sent once registration is completed
Each session is limited to 15 participants
HEART 9/11 MEMBER TRAINING: NEUROSCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF RESILIENCE WITH BILL KEEGAN
*Class 1 of 2
Participants may choose one full week. Both weeks cover the same material.
March 10 & 12 | 7:00–9:00 PM
March 24 & 26 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Registration is required
Virtual Training link will be sent once registration is completed
Each session is limited to 15 participants
SMART Program for First Responders Train-the-Trainer Program Session 2
SMART Training Dates:
Friday, January 23, 2026 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM: In-Person - Killeen Police Department - 3304 Community Blvd, Killeen, TX 76542
Friday, January 30, 2026 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM: In-Person - Killeen Police Department - 3304 Community Blvd, Killeen, TX 76542
Implementation TBD February/March 2026 (two consecutive days held virtually)
The comprehensive 32-hour program includes:
16 Hours of instruction with our Lead Trainer, held over 2 days in-person
Program Implementation training with John W. Denninger, MD, PhD, Director of Integrative Science and Clinical Training, Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School (virtually)
All course materials
Instructor Training
Mentoring sessions
Quarterly National First Responder SMART Peer Trainer meetings
SMART Program for First Responders Train-the-Trainer Program
SMART Training Dates:
Friday, January 23, 2026 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM: In-Person - Killeen Police Department - 3304 Community Blvd, Killeen, TX 76542
Friday, January 30, 2026 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM: In-Person - Killeen Police Department - 3304 Community Blvd, Killeen, TX 76542
Implementation TBD February/March 2026 (two consecutive days held virtually)
The comprehensive 32-hour program includes:
16 Hours of instruction with our Lead Trainer, held over 2 days in-person
Program Implementation training with John W. Denninger, MD, PhD, Director of Integrative Science and Clinical Training, Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School (virtually)
All course materials
Instructor Training
Mentoring sessions
Quarterly National First Responder SMART Peer Trainer meetings
Please contact Lucie Connell if you have any questions or to secure your seat.
2025 Aurora Prize Events on Ellis Island
HEART 9/11 Founder/President Bill Keegan will attend Aurora’s 10th anniversary events, which are about restoring the ‘human’ in ‘humanitarian’ and celebrating the power of generational ‘Gratitude in Action.’ At a time when humanitarian crises are escalating and major funding sources are diminishing, their mission is more urgent than ever. Held at Ellis Island, a historic symbol of refuge and new beginnings, the 2025 Aurora Prize Ceremony will highlight the profound connection between those who sought safety in the past and those who extend a helping hand to protect lives in the present. This year, we will also honor Michael Milken, David Rubenstein, and Henrietta Fore for their extraordinary philanthropy.