Responder Resilience

John Revell

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Chaplain | Founder, GY6 Initiative

The GY6 Initiative for First Responder Wellness was born in the tragic context of helping first responders process the horrific realities of suicide.

From 2014 to 2024, Chaplain John Revell helped first responders in Connecticut process the suicides of 15 fellow first responders…14 of those were in two adjoining counties. As a result, he committed the rest of his life to doing anything and everything he could to keep first responders out of the morgue from self-inflicted wounds and to spare their families the unimaginable horror of making funeral arrangements for their loved one.

Jan. 21, 2026

Chaplain’s Quest: A Light in the Darkness with Guest John Revell | S6 E3

Join us as we confront the critical issue of first responder mental health and explore the vital role of chaplaincy in emergency services. We learn about the GY6 Initiative, a powerful movement led by Chaplain John Revell, born from heart-wrenching loss yet driven by an unyielding mission: to save …
Guest: John Revell