Upstream Initiative
Building tools that help — before they're needed most.
Practical wellness and awareness tools for the people who carry the load — first responders, their families, and their communities. Rooted in three decades of operational experience, built by someone who's lived it.
What We Build
Tools under the Upstream Initiative
The Upstream Approach
For first responders & their agencies
An anonymous wellness and peer-support app. Always-on crisis access, private by design, built for the whole team.
Available now More info on the app →
GrowAware
For gardeners & growers
An everyday gardening companion — identify plants, bugs, and hazards by photo, track your beds, and get live weather and severe-weather alerts.
Publishing shortly More info →Education
Going Upstream — the class
Going Upstream in Mental Health
First Responder Edition
Hear the story of a 30-year first responder, and leave with practical tools to recognize when a teammate is struggling — and help them before it's a crisis.
Learn about the class →Want to know more?
Reach out and let's talk about how these tools could fit your team or agency.
Contact for more information
upstreaminitiative@outlook.com · (252) 717-3689