Warriors Research Institute (WRI), a research center within the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, strives to improve the quality of care available to military veterans and emergency responders via a program of scientific inquiry.
We develop and disseminate new treatments for those suffering the sequelae of toxic or traumatic work events. In addition to providing and evaluating state-of-the-art experimental treatments, we train future generations of treatment providers in evolving evidence-based care.
For more than a decade, Warriors Research Institute has been involved in a wide array of empirical research studies aimed at improving care for warriors from a variety of fields
Participants needed
If you are a veteran, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, or family member of a veteran dealing with issues such as depression, anger, anxiety, substance use or post-traumatic stress, you may be eligible for no-cost, online treatment through tele-mental health.
Research staff
Projects
For more than a decade, the Warriors Research Institute team has been involved in a wide array of empirical research studies. Our current work is listed below along with details about our completed projects. Previous studies conducted by the WRI were made possible by grant funding from a variety of sources, including FEMA and NIMH.
If you are interested in participating in any WRI studies or if you have any questions or ideas for future research avenues, please contact us.
Current projects
Completed projects
Jobs and practicums
The Warriors Research Institute is committed to training future generations of treatment providers in evolving evidence-based care. If you are interested in becoming a postdoctoral fellow or are looking for a practicum placement, please contact us.
Internship opportunities
BEAR program
The Baylor Excellence in Applied Research (BEAR) Program is an internship program that provides Baylor University students practical mental health research experience. Topics of research at the WRI include substance use, PTSD, suicide, stigma, telehealth and mTBI in first responders and veterans.
Texas Telehealth Internship Consortium
Contact us
We want to hear from you if you are interested in partnering with us or if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
Warriors Research Institute
2201 MacArthur Drive, Suite 2200
Waco, TX 76708
Phone: 254.716.6208
2201 MacArthur Drive,
Waco, TX 76708
Resources and news
Links and documents
Peer support training resources
Podcasts and recordings
The 25 Live with Jim Burneka
Warriors and Wellness Podcast
Mindfulness recordings
In the news
- The Next Crisis During the "New Normal": Mental Health
- The Burnout is Here: Firefighters Struggle as COVID Takes a Toll
- Veteran's Mental Health May Take Larger Toll thank Most During Pandemic
- Mental Health Expert Says Veterans are Struggling with Stress of COVID-19
- Warriors Research Institute Peer Support Training
- Telehealth for Veterans
- The Importance of Personality in the Development of PTSD in Firefighters
- Female Firefighters and Divorce
- Try Being Nice to Yourself
- ABCD William J. Ostiguy High School: Graduation 2019
- Warriors Research Institute awarded $500,000
- Firefighters Talks about WRI Program
- Baylor Scott & White Warrior's Research Institute Launching Study on Veteran's Health
- Fire Department Step Up Their Mental Health Game
- How Telehealth is Transforming Mental Health Care for Veterans
- How Telehealth Helped this Army Vet Cope
- Wayland VFD Introduces WRI's firefighter therapy
- Helping Parents during the Pandemic
- Mental Health Resources – National PTSD Awareness Day 2023
- TSAFF Roundtable: Meeting our Behavioral Health Challenges