First Responder Resources

Contracted Mental Health Resources

Clinician Information:

  • Dr. Katherine Combs

    4786 McMurry Ave - Suite 2B

    Fort Collins, CO 80525

    Office: 970-400-1416

    Cell: 970-545-2124

    24 Hour Line: 720-675-9502

    *Texts and/or calls are the preferred communication medium for Kate.

    If emailing, consider using your personal email.

    *Free for all PFA employees and spouses (no children)

  • Nicoletti-Flater Associates

    ​​​​​​​https://traumathreatandpublicsafetypsychology.com/

    Specialists in Police and Public Safety Psychology, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Recovery,

    Wellness, and Violence Prevention

    *Free for all PFA employees and spouses to any clinicians and services (no children)

Additional Resources

EAP MINES

https://minesandassociates.com/

  • Company Code: fortcollins

  • You and each member of your household have up to 8 counseling sessions per life situation, per contract year free of charge.

  • Digital message-based, telephonic, video, and face-to-face counseling is available.

  • *Counselors are available for crisis situations 24/7/365

  • call 1-800-873-7138

Path4EMS

https://www.path4ems.org/p4e-counselors

  • $1800 a year reimbursement for those with a EMT/Paramedic license with providers listed on the website. Services can be used for self or family.

Firefighter Behavioral Trust

https://www.cfhtrust.com/behavioral

  • $2,000 lifetime per firefighter for mental or behavioral health support

  • More info on FDC under Support on Health and Wellness Page

Foundation 1023

https://www.foundation1023.org/

  • Foundation 1023 will provide connection to a culturally competent counselor and funding for services. Covering a minimum of 4 visits for free and an additional 4 with a small copay (additional visits may be available depending on state and profession as provided by sponsors).

  • Foundation 1023 can opt to increase visits or offer full coverage for special circumstances.

It’s a Calling Foundation

https://www.itsacalling.org/about-iacf

  • ACF raises funds and awareness to supplement the cost of individual and couples counseling, and assists in coordinating specialized events and training in resilience and mental health management. Our services are designed to ensure that no one is left behind due to financial constraints.

Code4Counseling

https://www.code4counseling.com/

  • Located in the Denver area.

  • We provide individual and couples counseling services for law enforcement, fire, dispatch, and healthcare organizations

Bower Psychological

https://browerpsychological.com/Home

Psychology Today

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

  • Search for therapists in your area based on needs, specialities and insurance.

  • PFA Peer Support Team Members

  • Find current team members on the FDC under Support, Committees and then Peer Support. The Peer Support Page also provides additional resources for various category links of health and wellness.

Chaplain Resources

Revital Colorado

https://www.revitalcolorado.org/

  • Utilizes outdoor recreation and other activities to help support first responders’ wellness and connection. Download the Revital Colorado app (capital R in red for the logo) so you can see the upcoming events (e.g., fishing, yoga, couples’ retreat, female responders shooting, pickleball date night, float trip, motorcycle ride, golf, cooking class for couples, fly fishing in Estes, hockey). Also gives some discounts on professional support with certain agencies, such as neurofeedback with Braincode Centers.

  • Services also include: Suicide support groups, 911 Recovery, Hearts & Horses First Responder Program, One-day retreats, 3-4 times per year,

  • For first responders at their Loveland location. Contact Jordan Youngs at [email protected] to get on the list for the next retreat.

Restoration Ranch

https://restorationranchcolorado.com/,

  • Provides a free cabin for first responders to reserve and use to get away and decompress. Restoration Ranch also offers teens of first responder programs at various times of year.

  • Contact them at (303) 277-0975 or [email protected] to reserve some time.

Family Care Center

https://fccwellbeing.com/clinic-locations/colorado/loveland-clinic/

  • 970-592-5423

  • Mental health providers for medication treatment, TMS treatment, and/or therapy services (e.g., couples’ counseling).

Denver Springs Help for Heroes Program

  • 720-643-4300, 8835 American Way, Englewood, CO 80112

  • Inpatient care for first responders and military (separate from the general population), substance abuse program, partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient program

Wholeness Center

https://wholeness.com/

Mindset Reps

https://mindsetreps.com/first-responder

  • Mental and physical fitness programs for first responders and teens, substance use groups (911 Recovery), individual counseling and EMDR, agency education and the SHIFT Program

Responding to Relationships Couples’ Retreats

https://www.myrelationshipcenter.org/responding-to-relationships

  • Free weekend relationship retreats for first responder couples. Free weekend at a hotel in the Denver area. Workshops, date night. Some retreats have childcare provided during the day.

Extending Hope Colorado

https://extendinghope.com/

  • 970-541-2373

  • Neurofeedback (LENS), typically 12-15 sessions total. Discount for first responders.

  • See LFRA’s pilot program data for more specifics on neurofeedback outcomes from the 2025 study.

Warrior’s Ascent

https://www.warriorsascent.org/

  • 5-day retreat in Kansas City for first responders, focusing on healing from trauma. Free program, you just have to get there. Around four retreats per year offered for male responders, and two per year for female responders.

Shatterproof FHE Health Program

https://www.shatterproof.org/

  • Inpatient and residential treatment (mental health and substance abuse) for first responders. FOP’s primary provider of choice.

Chateau Recovery

https://www.chateaurecovery.com/first-responders

  • Our mission is to empower and equip first responders who strive for hope, health, and a new mindset in recovery. We understand the unique challenges of your profession and work alongside you and your support network to break free from the stigmas of addiction. With the right help and resources, you can achieve life-changing sobriety and reclaim your well-being.

  • Chateau Health & Wellness looks beyond just identifying and adjusting behaviors -- we explore the core reasons impacting your mindset, trauma, and environment. We utilize comprehensive trauma informed therapies like the Arbinger Outward Mindset and Dharma Recovery

First Responder Wellness

https://frhealth.com/first-responder-wellness/residential-treatment

  • Offering Residential and Outpatient Treatment as well as First Responder Wellness. First Responder Wellness offers a confidential, solutions-focused, and culturally competent approach to trauma treatment. No substance use is required to enter our program.

  • First Responder Wellness takes all major insurance

Heroes Journey

https://www.heroesjourneycenter.com/

  • Summer of 2026. Located in Morrison Colorado

IAFF Center for Excellence

https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/

  • Treatment for successful recovery from substance abuse, PTSD and other behavioral health issues exclusively for IAFF Members

  • (855) 900-8437

IAFF Behavioral Health Resources and Trainings

https://www.iaff.org/behavioral-health/

What does a Session Look Like?

Psychoeducation

Every class offers psychoeducation that is relevant to the issues first responders face. Responders learn about concepts such as changing your thought patterns for success, increasing performance, taking control/letting go, stress management, goal setting, tactics for communication, building relationships, establishing boundaries and much more. Coaches use worksheets, videos and activities to help you learn and work through the concepts taught each week.

Application

Coaches help first responders practice the concepts they learn, in a safe environment, through fitness. Workouts provide a modality for first responders to practice and reinforce what they have learned. Whether it is positive self talk, stress management, communication or risk taking, workouts challenge you to address your weaknesses and build confidence in your successes.

Group Sharing

Shared experiences and challenges create faster bonding amongst the group members. Group sharing allows time to process what is learned in session as well as what is going on in your lives. You will build relationships by investing in each other, creating trust and working on communication skills.

Mindfulness

The end of class will offer a 5-10 minute mindfulness component to achieve all aspects of wellness. Mindfulness has been proven to help relieve stress, reduce rumination, enhance emotional regulation, and increase cognitive function.