The ATO Foundation sponsors and funds a number of programs and services for police officers and fire fighters. As funding allows, these programs are enhanced and expanded, and new programs are added.

Stress, anxiety and depression don’t have to control your life. The Foundation offers a program designed exclusively to meet the special needs of police officers. Most important, the program is confidential. If you’re a Dallas police officer or fire fighter, all you need to do to get help is simply call one of the counselors listed below directly. No hassles, no questions from us, just immediate confidential support.

Note: This program is limited to officers and reserve officers of the Dallas Police Department.

Confidential Counseling Program Facts and Figures

If you’re a Dallas police officer and you suffer any type of catastrophic illness or injury (on- or off-duty), the Foundation has a program that may help you and your family cope with some of the financial hardship. Initial assistance may be provided to help with your situation. In the event of a serious injury or illness which prevents you from returning to work for more than thirty (30) consecutive days, additional assistance may be provided.

In the event of the death of any active Dallas police officer or reserve officer, the ATO Foundation will make an immediate contribution to the officer’s family to help defray the unforeseen expenses associated with the death of a loved-one.

Note: This program is limited to officers and reserve officers of the Dallas Police Department.

In the event of the line-of-duty death of an officer, reserve officer or fire fighter from an agency that borders the City of Dallas, assistance will be provided to the family to help defray some of the unforeseen expenses associated with the tragic death of a loved-one.