COUPLES RETREATS:
HIGHER GROUND
Point of Contact: Dave Keir
Dave Keir-(208) 721-3067
Dave@highergroundusa.org
Website: www.highergroundusa.org/veterans-first-responders
*A six-day experience utilizing recreational therapy to promote the healing and growth of veterans or first responders and their partners/supporters.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.
Serves: Veterans, Firefighters, Police, EMS, Telecommunicators, Spouses
GRATITUDE AMERICA
Website: gratitudeamerica.org
*4-day retreat for first responders and their supporters including nature-based recreation, connection with peers, group discussions, time with licensed counselors
Serves: Veterans, Firefighters, Police, EMS, Telecommunicators, Spouses
OPERATION HEAL OUR PATRIOTS
Point of Contact: Micah Turner
Micah Turner-(828) 588-1625
mturner@samaritan.org
Website: samaritanpurse.org/education-2/operation-heal-our-patriots/
*Free six-day retreat in Alaska for veteran couples of chaplain-led, biblically based marriage enrichment training. Ability to connect with other couple who have faced similar struggles, all taking place in Lake Clark National Park in Alaska. Veteran must be post 9/11.
Serves: Veterans, Spouses
SPOUSE PROGRAMMING:
AMERICAN WARRIOR ASSOCIATION
POC: Lindsay Harris
817-661-9691
lindsay@awa-usa.org
Website:www.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.
Serves: Individual Veterans, Firefighters, Police, EMS, Telecommunicators, Spouses
INDIAN SPRINGS RANCH
Point of Contact: William Mize: 575-313-2422
Indianspringsranch69@gmail.com
Website:indianspringsranchNM.org
*3-day program focusing on getting warriors out into nature using equine therapy, wilderness and peer on peer support.
Serves: Veterans, Firefighters, Police, EMS, Telecommunicators, Spouses
FAMILY PROGRAMMING:
CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING
FINDING FREEDOM THERAPY
POC: Amanda Noyes
(972) 674-9166
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.
Serves: Couples, Spouse, Firefighters, Veterans, Police, Telecommunicators, EMS
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS GROUP (FOR TEEN GIRLS)
FINDING FREEDOM THERAPY
POC: Jess@FindingFreedomTherapy.com
214-471-5182
4099 McEwin Rd., Ste 610
Dallas, TX 75244
*Covers boundaries and consents, Bullying, peer relationships, anxiety and depression, $30/session
Serves: Youth, Firefighters, Veterans, Police, Telecommunicators, EMS
REENGAGE
https://www.reengage.org/locations
*faith-based marriage course, meets weekly with other couples and peer-led. Follows curriculum. Typically, in a church environment.
Serves: Spouse, Firefighters, EMS, Police, Telecommunicators, Veterans
THE PARENTING CENTER
www.theparentingcenter.org
817-332-6348
*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.
Serves: Spouse, Firefighters, EMS, Police, Telecommunicators, Veterans
HEROES ON THE WATER
Point of contact: Camille Null
Camille Null-713-553-0809
camille.null@heroesonthewater.org
Website: heroesonthewater.org
*Therapeutic program providing healing benefits of kayak fishing to improve the recovery of military and first responders in treatment
Serves: Individual, veteran, firefighter, police, EMS, telecommunicator, spouse, families
GOOD FLY
POC: Alan King 979-777-0515
info@goodfly.org
www.goodfly.org
*8-hour fly fishing program offered to first responders focusing on reducing stress and anxiety. Based out of College Station, TX
Serves: Individual, firefighter, police, EMS, telecommunicator, spouse, families