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
BILLY GRAHAM LEAP PROGRAM MARRIAGE RESILIENCY WEEK
POC: Eric Hubbard: 704-401-2480
ehubbard@bgea.org
www.rrt.billygraham.org/nlem/law-enforcement-appreciation-program/
*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.
Serves: Spouses, Police
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