Brews Brothers的动态

Thank you for the comments and dialogue. The name and logo have two meanings. 1. It's a way to bring people together, and can be a social lubricant to some. 2. Some of our members are sober and some have struggled with alcohol abuse and it's a reminder of our unhealthy coping strategies. Many of our members have sought professional help since being involved and have used our group as a stepping stone. We appreciate the criticism. What we do works and there could be slight changes here and there but a few things we won't change. We are not and will never be affiliated with an agency/department. Those involved come as a private citizen and none of what we do gets back to their employer.

I believe agencies are viewing Brews Brothers as more of a social club than a wellness group. So, this doesn’t fall into the safety box of what is thought of as wellness in the eyes of an agency. I understand and appreciate the other comments regarding alcohol use; however, the name doesn’t mean alcohol is part of the strategy. Bottom line is the majority of officers are going to use alcohol. Do you want your officers going home and drinking to excess and potentially drinking to excess alone? Do you want your officers going out to the bar and drinking to excess? Or is a better approach having a group where first responders can share experiences and struggles with one another and yes, maybe with a beverage but with a group that prevents and can intervene in the excessive use? Unfortunately, most agencies “wellness programs,” are a check the box that needs to fall neatly into policy and more importantly be controlled by the agency. Again, first responders are likely going to consume alcohol. I’d rather my folks have a resource where consumption is in moderation, with a group that can intervene if they see warnings, and is a place where they feel comfortable opening up rather than calling their buddies to go binge at the club.

I’ll bite. Likely part of the issue is that your logo and meetings seem to have alcohol as a central part element of services. We know that substance use is uncommonly high in first responder communities, and correlated to suicidal behavior. I personally and professionally struggle with a group approach that identifies wellness as an objective but utilizes alcohol in congruence with processes. If we’re actively trying to carve out new neuropathways, but drinking a substance that disrupts that process…

I’ve never heard of you or your brand, you popped up in my feed because a LinkedIn connection commented. I scrolled right over your post because I thought it was an ad for a pub or beer brand. I’m not opposed to those things, but was incongruent with my association of mental health and wellness for first responders. I don’t think many administrators would post materials for your organization because of the name and logo. It’s not “public building friendly” nor would many share via department networks due to potential PDR (not PBR) implications.

Speaking as an administrator for a sheriff's office, many law enforcement agencies have policies regarding social media and the posting/sharing of anything including alcohol consumption. If you are not getting responses from them, it is likely due to your name/logo because they cannot condone alcohol use, even in relation to wellness meetings. I understand what you are trying to do, but asking agencies to endorse it is not practical. They would violate their own policies if they did.

Concept is great however your branding doesn't make the connection. Also, consider telling your story in the About section. You offer so much more than one sentence.