Treatment - Support - Training - Education

West coast post-trauma retreat for first responders

The mask of 'everything's okay' finally comes off.

Each FRSN retreat is a unique, immersive experience helping first responders process their traumatic incidents. Six first responder clients are supported in healing by up to 25 volunteers over six days, and usually long after the retreat has ended. Peers who have attended as clients come back again and again, to help their fellow first responders and to support their own ongoing recovery.
Through intensive debriefing and peer support, first responders at WCPR retreat work through traumatic experiences, learn to understand their reactions, and develop skills to deal with painful memories and new critical incidents. They leave the retreat more able to cope with difficult emotions and recognize triggers and respond positively.

WCPR is offered in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, Indiana, and still growing.

significant others and spouses Retreat (SOS)

The change that you have made in my life is indescribable. I arrived feeling very lonely, hopeless, trapped and unloved...You helped me learn that I am lovable - SOS Client

The SOS residential program offers a healing environment for emergency responders' partners and spouses, who have been affected by their loved one's work. The program provides insight into the stress their partners experience at work and understanding about how that job stress may result in negative behavior at home. SOS breaks the isolation of living with a first responder by giving partners a place to share common experiences. Participants hear first-hand from peers who share their personal journeys of trauma, recovery, and resilience, helping them build healthier relationships and strengthen communication with their partners and their families.

Outreach and training

FRSN is available to speak with responders, their families, and anyone seeking to assist a responder or their significant other. There is no charge for the outreach and the call is confidential (unless someone is in danger). Call 415-721-9789 or submit an inquiry via the Contact link.
If your situation is an emergency, call 9-1-1.

FRSN also provides Basic and Advanced Peer Support trainings and is available to present on topics such as critical incident stress, peer team development, and inoculation training.