Cornerstone Safety Group

Cornerstone Safety Group helps travel and experiential education organizations develop and maintain world-class safety systems. As the only organization of its kind, they offer all-inclusive membership services and comprehensive expertise in risk management, mental health, and medical fields. **Risk Management Services:** - Comprehensive safety audits and program assessments - Crisis response planning and crisis team development - Incident management protocols and procedures - Policy development and documentation - Adding new destinations safely - Business continuity planning **Vendor & Supplier Management:** - Third-party vendor vetting and assessment - Supplier safety evaluations - Vendor relationship management guidance - Due diligence frameworks for outsourced activities **Staff Development:** - Staff training on safety protocols and emergency response - Guide certification support - Professional development webinars - Mental Health First Aid training - Wilderness First Responder guidance **Medical & Mental Health Support:** - Access to Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician - Medical protocols and field guidance - Participant medical record review - Mental health consultation (Doctorate-level professionals) - Stress management and mood disorder support - Pre-travel mental health evaluations **Resource Library:** - 80+ critical documents including protocol templates - Crisis response guidelines - Industry-specific forms and checklists - Ready-to-use content exceeding industry standards **Ongoing Support:** - 24/7 on-call access to expert team (Advanced+ tiers) - Bi-weekly networking calls with industry peers - Monthly webinars and educational content - Customized consultation services - Crisis response simulation exercises **Recognition:** - 2023 Innovation in Gap Year Programming Award - 97% annual member retention rate - 30+ member organizations served - Gap Year Association Board involvement