Wellness & Peer Support

You’re Never Alone

The Wounded Blue

A Commitment to Our Own

We are committed to the wellness of our members. We know that real strength is not just about physical readiness—it’s also about protecting mental and emotional health. Too often, the burdens of this profession are carried quietly and alone. Our mission is to change that. Las Vegas FOP Lodge 1 is proud to announce a new partnership with The Wounded Blue to strengthen resources for officer mental health and peer support. This collaboration underscores our ongoing commitment to the wellness of our members and their families.

Partnering with The Wounded Blue

Through our partnership with The Wounded Blue, you have access to the nation’s only independent, dedicated, and fully confidential peer support network for law enforcement officers. Staffed by trained officers who have walked the same path, The Wounded Blue provides a safe and understanding lifeline—24/7, no matter where you serve or what you face. For more information and additional resources, please visit www.thewoundedblue.org. 

If you, or anyone you know, is in need of immediate assistance, please call us at (833) 892-8255 or Text “Blue” to 877-810-0911 for 24/7 support. 

Chaplain Services

Chaplain Michael D. Thrower - Adopt-A-Cop Nevada

Chaplain Michael D. Thrower is a Coordinator IV in the Clark County School District (CCSD) Purchasing Department. He currently oversees the Food Service and ERP purchasing team for CCSD. He has been in the CCSD since 1998. He is also a product of the Clark County School District. Chaplain Thrower graduated from Clark High School, and from there, he went to college on an Indian Reservation in Tsaile, Arizona (Navajo Community College). Chaplain continued his education in Hawaii and graduated from the University of Hawaii at Hilo in 1989. Since that time, he has been pursuing a career in business management, volunteering, and ministry work. Chaplain Thrower's life focus has been mentoring young people. He began mentoring in 1992. Chaplain Thrower founded Community Connect, Inc., a charitable 501(c)3 organization that focuses on mentoring at-risk youth in Las Vegas. His clients are primarily Angel Tree Children.

Chaplain Thrower serves as a:
Mentor for the Clark County School District.
Clark County School District Police Chaplain.
Boulder City Police Department Chaplain.
Chaplain for the Fraternal Order of Police.
Metro MVP.
Young adult Sunday School teacher.
Serves as the area lead for the International Conference of Police Chaplains
Citizens Academy Alumni for the North Las Vegas Police Department.
Citizens Academy Alumni for the Metropolitan Police Department.
CEO of Adopt-A-Cop Corporation
Coordinator and President of Adopt-A-Cop Nevada.