Stay strong. Stay ready. Stay supported.
The DPS Wellness Program is here to support the health and resilience of our DPS community through R3, a nationwide resilience framework built by and for first responders. Through confidential services, vetted clinicians, and specialized training partners, employees, retirees, and family members can access the care and resources needed to navigate the challenges of public safety work.
Resources
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COPLINE
1-800-COPLINE
www.copline.org/
For current and former law enforcement and their families going through stressors of the job,
24/7/365, answered by retired law enforcement who have gone through strenuous vetting and
training, can refer to clinical support if needed.
SAFE CALL NOW
(206) 459-3020
www.safecallnow.us/
24/7 staffed by first responders for first responders and their families. Can assist with treatment options for those suffering from mental health, substance abuse, and other issues.
Text BADGE to 741-741 to connect confidentially with a trained crisis counselor.
Overwatch PEER SUPPORT
(214) 341-7133
www.naminorthtexas.org/frontline-wellness-1
Community-based peer support network for first responders, providing in-person assistance and
discreet help for mental health. Trained by NAMI North Texas. CONFIDENTIAL.
THE WOUNDED BLUE
For immediate assistance TEXT Blue to 877-810-0911 24/7
www.thewoundedblue.org
Trained peer support. Confidential, team members are professionally trained law enforcement.
Bad day at work all the way to suicidal ideation. Offers a host of other resources such as
response teams, summits, trainings, etc. See website.
BROTHERHOOD OF THE FALLEN
www.brotherhooddallastx.org/
Financially and emotionally supports families of officers killed in the line of duty. Dallas chapter.
TEXAS FALLEN OFFICER FOUNDATION
(903) 262-0402 - Main Line
(469) 493-8950- Call/Text
www.texasfof.org/
Provides support for the families of fallen officers.
C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors)
www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/for-survivors
Offers peer support, scholarships, camps, conferences and other benefits to families or
co-workers of officers who died in the line of duty.
LifeCampUSA
www.lifecampusa.org
Provides support, inner strength and purposeful direction to the lives of young men and women
who lost a father due to military, law enforcement or first responder service.
Tunnel TO Towers Foundation
(718) 987-1931
www.t2t.org/fallen-first-responder-home-program/
Pays off the mortgage of fallen first responders who leave behind young children.
FOLDS of HONOR
(918) 274-4700
www.foldsofhonor.org/scholarships/first-responder-scholarships/
Educational scholarships for spouses or children of fallen or disabled first responders.
Re|engage
www.reengage.org/locations
Faith-based marriage course, meets weekly with other couples and peer-led. Follows curriculum
and typically in a church environment.
The Parenting Center
(817) 332-6348
www.theparentingcenter.org
Empowering Families Project–may be enrolled in a free 6- or 8-week couples’ workshop.
Includes free childcare and meal. Topics include communication, conflict resolution, intimacy,
and parenting. In person or online.
HEROES ON THE WATER
(713) 553-0809
www.heroesonthewater.org
Point of contact: Camille Null | camille.null@heroesonthewater.org
Therapeutic program providing healing benefits of kayak fishing to improve the recovery of
military and first responders in treatment.
GOOD FLY
(979) 777-0515
www.goodfly.org
Point of contact: Alan King | info@goodfly.org
8-hour fly fishing program offered to first responders focusing on reducing stress and anxiety.
Based out of College Station, Texas.
FINANCIAL COP
(214) 473-4797
www.financialcop.com
Fiduciary financial advisors who help police officers, first responders, and public servants build strong financial futures utilizing department-wide financial wellness training, customized financial planning, and life insurance.
PARKER UNIVERSITY CHIROPRACTIC CLINICS
(972) 438.9355
www.parker.edu/chiropractic-wellness-clinic/
Complimentary Consultation, Examination, X-Rays/MSK Ultrasound, Manipulation and Therapy
LOVELACE CHIROPRACTIC AND SPORTS REHAB
(214) 536-2423
www.lovelacechiropractic.com/
Point of contact: Dr. Colby Lovelace | Dr.Colby@lovelacechiropractic.com
$20 visits. Chiropractor and physical therapist- call for scheduling and information.
Sierra Tucson
(866) 579-3630
www.sierratucson.com
First responder program.
Chateau Health & Wellness
(888) 507-5031
www.chateaurecovery.com/first-responders
In Utah, 16 bed small setting, 1:4 therapist to client ratio. Can be MH, S/A or Dual Diagnosis.
First responder-specific program. Holistic approach. Multiple therapeutic models. Fraternal
Order of Police (FOP) vetted and approved. Aftercare program. Works with family as well.
Highly integrative approach.
Cypress Lake Recovery
(866) 897-6340
https://www.cypresslakerecovery.com/programs/first-responder/
Substance use and addiction, PTSD/Trauma, Dual Diagnosis. Uses comprehensive
trauma-centered treatment, specialized therapeutic modalities, and holistic healing.
Located in East Texas.
All Points North
(855) 934-1178
www.apn.com/programs/first-responders-path/
Dedicated curriculum and experience treating PTS, TBI, depression, anxiety, and substance
abuse.
- S/A Detox–Denver and DFW
- Residential and PHP–Edwards, CO
- Virtual IOP, 1 to 1 therapy, and psychiatry and support groups via App
Warriors Heart
(888) 440-7107 - Call
(830) 200-0134 - Text
www.warriorsheart.com
Inpatient treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring MH related to PTSD and mild TBI,
must have primary diagnosis of substance abuse, located in San Antonio as well as Virginia.
Avalon Action Alliance may assist in financial assistance under certain circumstances.
ICARE Call Center
(817) 335-3022
www.carf.org/provider/icare-call-center-287447/
In-patient and out-patient mental wellness and substance abuse program.
Stonegate Center
(817) 420-7678
www.stonegatecenter.com
In-patient substance abuse program for firefighters in Azle, Texas. Self-pay / CFW Insurance
Accepted / Other financial assistance available.
Bruised Not Broken Counseling
(817) 401-6239
www.bruisednotbrokencounseling.com
Support for individuals, couples/marriage, children and family.
REBOOT Recovery
www.rebootrecovery.com/responders/
Point of contact: Scott McPherson | scott@rebootrecovery.com
Peer-led, faith-based approach to helping first responders and their spouses overcome
service-related trauma. Courses combine the science of trauma recovery with Scripturally-based
conversations to address the soul wounds and faith questions that trauma exposure often
catalyzes.
Warriors Anonymous
www.warriorsheart.com/warriors-anonymous/
Virtual Support group for S/A.
Cuss & Discuss | Ellie Mental Health Grapevine
(469) 305-2553
Point of contact: Kailee Rubright, veteran, LCSW
1st Thursday of the month, 4:30pm-6:30pm. Clinician-led group for first responders, active duty,
healthcare workers, and vets. Strategies for mental well-being due to unique challenges these
professions face. $50 per session.
First Responders Children’s Foundation
(469) 352-7491
www.1strcf.org/
Free and confidential counseling for children, that provides children of first responders access to counseling with culturally competent counselors. Children 4-25, First responders up to age 25.
No cost, no insurance.
BUDDIES OVER BULLIES
www.Buddiesoverbullies.org
Bullying in school and online has reached levels that most can’t even comprehend. Tom and the
martial arts community are leading the way with Buddies over Bullies, teaching kids what to do
when being bullied.
Carrus Health
www.carrushealth.com
Bricolage Behavioral Health
www.bricolagebehavioral.com
Haven Behavioral Hospital
www.mentalhealthrehabs.com/treatment-center/haven-behavioral-hospital-of-frisco-frisco/
Cedar Crest
www.cedarcresthospital.com
Social Emotional Skills Group (For Teen Girls)
(214) 471-5182
Circle of Security Parenting | Finding Freedom Therapy
(972) 674-9166
www.findingfreedomtherapy.com/
Point of contact: Amanda Noyes and Jess@findingfreedomtherapy.com
Covers boundaries and consents, bullying, peer relationships, anxiety and depression.
$30/session. Virtual 90-minute sessions. Evidence-based reflective parenting program that
assists caregivers in connecting with their children and creating long-term positive change.
$40/session, $320 total, financial help available if needed.
Kids Life Studio
www.kidslifestudio.com/team/paula-branez-1/
VOA|ReST
(Virtual/Immersive/Intensive)
www.voa.org/services/voa-rest/#h-voa-rest-immersive
Offers a small support group setting facilitated by trained peer specialists who understand moral
healing and offer both the compassion and space needed to process negative moral emotions.
Ranges from virtual to one-day sessions to 5-day programs.
Billy Graham Leap Program, Rapid Response
(800) 788-4888
www.billygraham.org/national-law-enforcement-ministry/law-enforcement-appreciation-program
Provides chaplains with law enforcement background to mobilize during times of crisis such as a
mass shooting or officer-involved shooting where additional chaplains are needed or the
chaplains in the department need support as well.
Avalon Action Alliance
www.avalonactionalliance.org
Traumatic Brain Centers such as Shepherd Center SHARE Military Initiative, Warriors Heart
connects our nation’s veterans and first responders with life-changing care. Alliance Partners
offer a wide range of treatments, training and support, tackling traumatic brain injury,
post-traumatic stress and substance abuse.
HIGHER GROUND
(208) 721-3067
www.highergroundusa.org/veterans-first-responders
Point of contact: Dave Keir | Dave@highergroundusa.org
A six-day experience utilizing Recreational Therapy to promote the healing and growth of
veterans and first responders. The experience is designed to help participants discover a
renewed sense of identity and belonging, improved quality of life, and connection with a
community of individuals with similar experiences.
*Tags: Individual, Secular, Marriage, Veteran, Firefighter, Police, EMS, Telecommunicator
GRATITUDE AMERICA
(205) 317-8877
www.gratitudeamerica.org
Point of contact: Chris Gill | chrisgill@gratitudeamerica.org
Warrior PATHH 7-day in person training followed by a 90-day online training, support and
accountability. Learn skills, abilities and resources via non-clinical program designed to cultivate and facilitate post-traumatic growth. 4-day retreat for first responders and their supporters including nature-based recreation, connection with peers, group discussions, and time with licensed counselors.
*Tags: Individual, Secular, Marriage, Veteran, Firefighter, Police, EMS, Telecommunicator
THE BIG RED BARN RETREAT
(808) 551-0965
www.thebigredbarnretreat.org
Point of contact: Lamont Christian | lamontchristian@thebigredbarnretreat.org
Works with: Individual, Veteran, Firefighter, Police, EMS, Telecommunicator
Warrior PATHH program. Posttraumatic growth-based, peer-to-peer training program to help heroes
become the best version of themselves and thrive in the aftermath of trauma. Seven-day onsite, total 90-day program. Aftercare is virtual training, ongoing support, accountability and connection.
*Tags: Individual, Secular, Veteran, Firefighter, Police, EMS, Telecommunicator, Spouse
THE BATTLE WITHIN
(913) 353-5678
www.thebattlewithin.org
Point of contact: Jamie Wehmeyer | jamie@thebattlewithin.org
Five-day group therapy program created by veterans and first responders to help others
suffering from PTSD understand the traumas they have endured in service to others. Provides
an introduction to integrative tools that set the stage for healing and develop a community of
support. Also provides aftercare.
*Tags: Individual, Secular, Veteran, Firefighter, Police, EMS, Telecommunicator
WARRIORS’ ASCENT
(816) 427-1125
www.warriorsascent.org
Point of contact: Tammy Brown | tbrown@warriorsascent.org
Free five-day program for veterans and first responders to overcome trauma by providing tools
and skills via staff and clinicians. Traditional and non-traditional means utilized. Aftercare
program including 6 free therapy sessions.
*Tags: Individual, Secular, Veteran, Firefighter, Police, EMS, Telecommunicator
RIGHTEOUS OAKS RETREAT
(214) 803-0823
www.righteousoaksretreat.com
Point of contact: Rainey Webb | info@righteousoaksretreat.com
Free 4-day retreat for law enforcement providing training experiences that focus on rest,
resilience and renewal. Includes guided sessions and one-on-one sessions as well. Offers
sessions on trauma and resilience, EMDR and overview of peer support.
*Tags: Individual, Secular, Police
INDIAN SPRINGS RANCH
(575) 313-2422
www.indianspringsranchNM.org
Point of contact: William Mize | Indianspringsranch69@gmail.com
3-day program focusing on getting warriors out into nature using equine therapy, wilderness and
peer-on-peer support.
*Tags: Individual, Secular, Veteran, Firefighter, Police, EMS, Telecommunicator
AMERICAN WARRIOR ASSOCIATION
(817) 661-9691
www.awa-usa.org
Point of contact: Lindsay Harris | lindsay@awa-usa.org
Free 5-day men’s and women’s faith-based programs designed to confront moral injury, repair
emotional and spiritual health and rediscover community. Through a blend of group discussions,
outdoor activities, and spiritual guidance, participants leave equipped with tools to build
resilience and restore their sense of purpose.
*Tags: Individual, Faith based, Veteran, Firefighter, Police, EMS, Telecommunicator,
Spouse
BILLY GRAHAM LEAP PROGRAM, MARRIAGE RESILIENCY WEEK
(704) 401-2480
www.billygraham.org/national-law-enforcement-ministry/marriage-resiliency-week
POC: Eric Hubbard | ehubbard@bgea.org
Free, week-long retreat in Alaska for law enforcement couples. It is faith-based and an
opportunity for spiritual refreshment, physical renewal and marriage enrichment. Officer either
must have been injured in the line of duty or been part of an officer-involved shooting.
*Tags: Marriage, Faith-based, Police
OPERATION HEAL OUR PATRIOTS
(828) 588-1625
www.samaritanspurse.org/education-2/operation-heal-our-patriots/
Point of contact: Micah Turner | mturner@samaritan.org
Free six-day retreat in Alaska for veteran couples of chaplain-led, biblically-based marriage
enrichment training. Ability to connect with other couples who have faced similar struggles, all
taking place in Lake Clark National Park in Alaska. Veteran must be post 9/11.
*Tags: Veteran, Faith-Based, Marriage
TRINITY OAKS OUTDOORS
(210) 605-7775
www.trinityoaks.org
Point of contact: James Hauke | james@trinityoaks.org
Faith-based mission to use outdoor activities such as hunting, to serve veterans and first
responders, promoting general well-being and healing.
*Tags: Faith based, Individual, Veteran, Firefighter, Police, EMS, Telecommunicator
HONORING OUR VETERANS JACKSON HOLE
(307) 413-3951
www.honorvets.org
Point of contact: Sandy Sandburgh | honorvets00@gmail.com
Program improving the mental and physical health of wounded warriors. Offering a variety of
outdoor activities with expert instruction in order to introduce veterans to a wide variety of
outdoor recreational opportunities they can use to promote healing. Groups are small, can relate
and connect with each other.
*Tags: Veteran, Individual, Secular
MIGHTY OAKS
(832) 205-8550
www.mightyoaksprograms.org
Point of contact: Brandon Kunath | brandon@mightyoaksprograms.org
Faith-based, intensive peer-to-peer resiliency and recovery program with instructional sessions,
camaraderie, and team building. Separate men’s and women’s programs as well as separate
veteran and first responder programs. Spouse and marriage programs offered.
Works with: Faith-based, Individual, Veteran, Firefighter, Police, EMS, Telecommunicator,
Spouse
ENDEAVOR THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP
(914) 672-6694
www.endeavorth.org
Point of contact: Laurie Ciavardini | Laurie.ciavardini@endeavorth.org
Equine-assisted program fostering physical, cognitive and emotional growth. Healing and
growth utilizing the partnership with the horse including equine assisted psychotherapy, ground,
horsemanship sessions and additional mounted sessions. Weekend program in NY. Separate
men’s and women’s programs.
Works with: Individual, Veteran (building out to first responders, willing to do a whole program)
