FIRST RESPONDERS
BlueCloud Mind™ for First Responders helps these brave men and women keep track of their mental well-being USING innovative scientific solutions like the Self-Management Self-Test or SMST.
It is a scientifically validated mental health assessment instrument which empowers first responders to check in on their own mental state while providing a quantifiable measurement to their supervisors. This measurement is called population reported outcomes (POPREPO). Based on these results, an individual can determine how they are doing, then be provided with mental wellness guidance suggestions.
AND… IT IS ANONYMOUS, WHICH INCENTIVIZES FIRST RESPONDERS TO PARTICIPATE.
Beyond the benefits for individual responders, scientific instruments like the SMST can provide invaluable information to organizations who need to understand their heroes’ needs while maintaining their privacy and confidentiality. These results are as a population to better help supervisors make proper, informed decisions ABOUT departmental changes needed to improve overall mental wellness. This LEADS to:
Higher retention
Happier individuals
Safer home and work environments
MindMe Offers Free Mental Health Support Services to All U.S. First ResponderAgencies
Following the catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July 4th weekend, and to coincide with September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, MindMe is proud to announce it is now offering its mental health support services at no cost to all U.S. First Responder agencies. This bold initiative, delivered through the MindMe for First Responders platform, is made possible through a public benefit partnership with HealthCarePoint.com (DBA: BlueCloudX).
Both MindMe and BlueCloudX are headquartered in Central Texas, where the tragic floods have taken a personal toll. The disaster claimed more than 100 lives—including many children.
“What our First Responders have witnessed and endured is beyond words,” said Kenny Schnell, President of MindMe. “We’re stepping up not just because we should, but because it’s personal. It’s the least we can do for those who always show up when we need them most.”
As First Responders nationwide face increasing stress, trauma, and burnout, the demand for accessible, stigma-free mental health support has never been more critical. The MindMe program is designed to meet these needs proactively with a science-based, anonymous, and easy-to-implement solution that integrates seamlessly into real-world schedules.
Key features of the free offering include:
● Fully subsidized and renewable access to MindMe mental wellness tools
● Fast, flexible onboarding: 15-minute training for users, 30 minutes for wellness teams
● No overtime required, with training delivered via short recorded videos during regular shifts
● Anonymous access, removing barriers related to stigma and privacy
“Mental wellness must be part of the frontline toolkit—not an afterthought,” said Schnell. “When we invest in the mental health of First Responders, we’re also protecting the well-being of every community they serve.”

