HEALTH & WELLNESS
Resources
A curated directory of wellness resources for frontline workers and their families across northeast Colorado. Organized for fast access: urgent help first, everything else below.
If you or a colleague need help right now
You do not have to be in an acute crisis to use these lines. They exist for any moment when the weight gets heavy.
Colorado Crisis Services
1-844-493-8255
Walk-in centers in Fort Collins and Greeley.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free, confidential crisis counseling by text.
How to Talk About Suicide
The words we use matter.
Talking about suicide openly, using clear, direct language, reduces stigma and can help someone feel less alone. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention maintains evidence-based messaging guidelines for how to discuss suicide safely and effectively, including guidance for media, organizations, and individuals.
Key principles: use the phrase “died by suicide” rather than “committed suicide.” Talk about it directly. Do not avoid the word. Reaching out to someone you are worried about is almost always the right call.
NCRETAC is not affiliated with any organization listed here and receives no compensation for any listing. No listing is an endorsement. This directory is a public service. To suggest a resource, contact us.
Counseling & Therapy
Finding a therapist who understands first responder culture makes a difference. The providers and organizations below serve the EMS and public safety workforce.
Organizations & Programs
Free
National
PATH4EMS
Free and confidential therapeutic services for EMS professionals. Connects providers with licensed therapists who understand the work.
National
911 Overwatch: First Responder Trauma Counselors
Crisis care, counseling, peer support, training, and critical incident processing for first responders. Operates on a membership model for agencies. Ask your department if they are a member.
Organizational access. Ask your agency about membership.
Family Support
National
Brower Psychological
Counseling, training, peer support, and organizational consultation for first responders, public safety personnel, and families. Includes specialty services for retirees.
National
Foundation 1023
Counseling services, peer support, and post-trauma retreats for first responders.
Northern Colorado Therapists: PATH4EMS Network
The following providers are part of the PATH4EMS network and serve northern Colorado or offer telehealth statewide. For the full Colorado provider directory, visit path4ems.org/p4e-counselors ›
Kam Gentry, CTP
Fort Collins | (970) 231-5932
Certified trauma professional. Maintains several trauma-focused certifications through the International Association of Trauma Professionals.
First Responder
Tiffany Simmons, LPC
Greeley | (970) 400-7024
Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about working with clients navigating trauma and occupational stress.
Jeanette Jennings, LPC, ADDC
Fort Collins | (970) 658-7084
Prioritizes a comfortable, safe environment where clients feel heard and seen. Also created the Co-Response De-escalation training video in the Training section below.
First Responder
Taylor Montey, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Fort Collins | (720) 560-3783
Fire Lieutenant and LPC. Founder of Mindset Reps. Bridges the gap between mental and physical fitness for first responders.
Megan Johnson, LCSW
Fort Collins | (970) 988-4131
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Fort Collins.
First Responder
Family Support
Deanna McGrath, LPC
Telehealth | (303) 506-6619
Wife and mother of first responders for 37+ years. Uniquely qualified to provide counseling to first responders and their families.
First Responder
Family Support
Mary Nicoll, LPC
Telehealth | (303) 500-3833
Specializes in veterans, active duty military, first responders, medical professionals, and their loved ones.
Trauma
Desirae Tarris, MA, LPCC
Telehealth | (970) 369-9956
Trauma and EMDR-trained therapist specializing in outdoor trauma. Uses EMDR, DBT, and mindfulness.
First Responder
Operation True North
Telehealth | (720) 379-3759
Helps heroes and their families navigate stress and trauma related to life within the first responder profession.
This is not a complete list. PATH4EMS maintains a full directory of Colorado therapists with first responder experience. View the full PATH4EMS counselor directory ›
Peer & Group Support
Peer support is not therapy. It is a trained colleague who gets it. These programs offer structured peer connection, group sessions, and community for frontline workers.
Local / NoCo
NCRETAC Peer Support Team (NCRPST)
The regional peer support team being built to serve frontline workers across all nine counties and all disciplines. Currently in development.
Local / NoCo
Mindset Reps
Online training and in-person group sessions integrating mental wellness with functional fitness. Free monthly workouts at CrossFit Evolve in Fort Collins and Koda CrossFit Ironview in Louisville.
First Responder
National
Badge2Badge
In-person and online peer support meetings for first responders addressing substance use. Run by The Badge Group.
Telehealth
NFA Group Therapy: Nicoletti-Flater Associates
Telehealth group therapy for emergency responders and public safety personnel struggling with substance use. Explores causes and strategies for abstinence or moderation.
Tuesdays: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Wednesdays: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Contact: Kelly Karinen, MA, LPC, LAC | (720) 660-3442
Substance crisis line: (720) 675-9502
Telehealth
Suicide Loss Support Group: REVITAL
Virtual support group for first responder family members, coworkers, and close friends affected by suicide loss. Meets the second Tuesday of every month.
First Responder
REVITAL Colorado
Outdoor recreation and social activities for first responders and families across Colorado to foster connection and support.
Treatment Centers
For providers who need more structured support than outpatient therapy. These programs are designed specifically for the first responder and public safety workforce.
National
First Responder Wellness
Residential program for police, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, and public safety professionals addressing maladaptive coping caused by job strain.
Substance Use
National
The Chateau Health & Wellness
Inpatient treatment tailored specifically for EMTs and paramedics experiencing mental health struggles and/or addiction.
Substance Use
National
Shatterproof at FHE Health
Trauma treatment center with care tailored to first responder job-related exposures, including trauma and substance-related issues.
Substance Use
National
Help for Heroes: Denver Springs
Treatment for mental health and substance use needs of military, veterans, first responders, and other high-risk frontline professionals.
Wellness Retreats & Experiences
Structured programs that use time away, nature, community, and intentional recovery to support long-term resilience. Several are free for first responders.
First Responder
National
Warrior PATHH: Boulder Crest Foundation
Free program based on post-traumatic growth. Includes a 5-day in-person initiation retreat and 90-day follow-on program for first responders, military, and veterans.
First Responder
Family Support
Pivotal Impact Programs
Free retreats for active duty military, veterans, first responders, and families focused on healing, connection, and renewed purpose.
First Responder
Family Support
Restoration Ranch: Colorado
Wellness, relaxation, recreation, and camps for frontline personnel and families including fire/EMS, law enforcement, dispatch, ER, and corrections.
Family Support
National
Good to Go Ranch
Ranch-based healing sanctuary for veterans, first responders, and loved ones. Built around connection, horses, and nature.
National
Foundation 1023: Post-Trauma Retreats
Peer support and post-trauma retreats for first responders. Part of the Foundation 1023 broader service offering.
Local Wellness Services
Northern Colorado services that support physical recovery, nervous system regulation, and overall wellbeing for frontline workers.
First Responder
Health4Heroes
Community, education, fitness, and discounted access to health services and workshops for veterans and first responders in northern Colorado.
Samana Float Center
Sensory deprivation floatation, infrared sauna, and ice bath experiences to regulate the nervous system and support physical and mental health.
Re:New Wellness & Living Well Nutrition
Neural entrainment, red light therapy, ionic detox foot baths, nutrition counseling, and epigenetics testing.
Rocky Mountain IV Medics
Mobile IV therapy throughout the Front Range for hydration, migraine relief, body aches, and customized vitamin and mineral support.
Woodland Waters Healing Energy
Clinical hypnotherapy, Reiki, shamanic practices, nervous system support, trauma-informed care, and intuitive healing.
Redwood Acupuncture and Herbs
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, LED light therapy, and more. Sliding scale appointments available for hardship.
Apps & Digital Tools
Mobile tools for symptom tracking, peer connection, resilience training, and access to recreation. Most are free or low-cost.
Free
PTSD Coach
Track symptoms and access coping strategies for PTSD. Developed by the VA.
Free
PowerLine
24/7 anonymous peer support and resources for law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel.
Free
Family Support
REVITAL
Free app for first responders to access recreational, outdoor, and social opportunities with other first responders across Colorado.
PeerConnect
Peer support management system for first responder agencies. Designed to enhance mental health and wellness within agency peer support programs.
The GUIDE App
Mental wellness and resilience micro-learning platform for first responders.
Apple App Store › | Google Play listing not confirmed
Training & Certification
Structured training for providers and agency leaders on mental health response, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention.
National
Co-Response De-escalation Training
Video training on managing mental health crisis calls in the field, by Jeanette Jennings LPC.
Local / NoCo
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training
Weeklong course on psychiatric conditions, communication, suicide prevention, and crisis response for specific populations. Colorado-based.
Mental Health First Aid
Youth and adult certification programs for recognizing and responding to mental health concerns. Available through Colorado Behavioral Health Council.
Local / NoCo
QPR Suicide Prevention
Question, Persuade, Refer: a short suicide prevention training for anyone. Available through the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County.
Videos & Podcasts
Content by and for the EMS and first responder community on burnout, mental health, and the realities of the work.
Books
Recommended reading on trauma, resilience, burnout, substance use, and wellness. Each title links to the author or publisher’s site and Amazon.
Suggest a Resource
This directory is updated regularly. If you know of a resource, such as a local therapist with first responder experience, a regional program, or a verified national organization, please contact us.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (970) 580-2668
NCRETAC is not affiliated with any organization listed here and receives no compensation for any listing. No listing is an endorsement. This is a public service to the frontline workforce of northeast Colorado.
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