Are you a FrontLiner?
The “I am a FrontLiner because” campaign invites our staff, board members, volunteers, and donors to express their reasons for supporting the mission and work of FrontLine Service. Each person pictured in this report chose the words on the sign they are holding to let you know why they are a FrontLiner.
FrontLiner Profiles
“I don’t think people understand how hard it can be for someone, especially a vet, to ask for help so the fact that they do means they have already completed half the battle to getting themselves back on track.”
Nicki Blade is a Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program Manager and has worked at FrontLine for 13 years.
"[My favorite part of my job is ] working with children and families following trauma. While you are exposed to a lot of secondary traumatic experiences you also get to see and work with families who are resilient, courageous, and help them reestablish their personal power and equilibrium. It is a privilege to walk with them on their journey."
- Susan Weaver is the Children Who Witness Violence Program Manager and has been working with FrontLine since 2008.
“I would want the community to know that you don’t have to be suicidal to utilize [crisis] services. If it is a crisis for you, we will respond to it with care and empathy.”
Justin Antall is FrontLine Service’s Online Emotional Support Program Manager and has been working at the agency since 2014.
“My favorite part of my job is interacting with the clients. I truly feel that I am making a difference when clients are excited to tell me about their wins, or they make it a priority to seek me out to update me on things they are working on. I know then I have created a safe space for them and that makes me proud. “
Anola Smith is a Clinical Coordinator for FrontLine Service. She has worked at FrontLine since 2017.
“It is an honor and privilege to be a part of the Frontline Service team! Together we are saving lives!”
Laura Martovitz is the founder of the Ride for Life Poker Run event and has been involved in supporting FrontLine Service since 2017.