West Coast Post-trauma Retreat (WCPR)

WCPR is for first responders whose lives have been affected by work experiences. It is a residential program providing treatment, education, and peer support designed to help current and former first responders recover from work-related stress, including post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI).

WCPR is offered in California, Washington, Oregon, Kansas, and Indiana.

OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM
Through intensive debriefing and peer support over 6 days, first responders at WCPR retreats 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 with new insights, positive coping skills, a focus on resilience, and a new peer support network.
Volunteer staff includes two clinicians, up to 12 first responder peers, and a non-denominational chaplain. Retreats are limited to only 6 clients.

HOW TO KNOW IF WCPR IS RIGHT FOR YOU
If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, isolation, suicidal thoughts, sleep problems, relationship stress, work difficulties, the loss of a spouse or partner, addiction issues, or are having trouble coping with daily activities, WCPR may be able to help even if previous counseling and/or medication didn't.

​If you would like to attend WCPR, call for an initial 30 minute intake interview to determine if the retreat is a good fit for you. Call (415) 721-9789 to speak with the Intake Coordinator.

WHO WE ARE
Our programs are staffed by experienced first responder partners, mental health clinicians and chaplains, specifically trained in trauma recovery. 
Peers, clinicians, and chaplains volunteer their time while participating in the retreats. Clinicians close their practice for a week, peer support members spend vacation, comp time, or trade shifts, taking time away from their families, and chaplains take time off of their jobs. Why do all of these people give of their time? Because they ‘get it’ and they care.
Our staff and volunteers are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in our work and offer a brave space for every First Responder and partner. 

RCMP PTSD by Daniel Sundahl

Retreat Dates
WCPR attendance begins with the intake process. There is a wait list and placement can vary depending on a number of factors. For the confidentiality of our clients, we do not publish retreat dates or locations.

Contact us for more information.

Retreat Cost and Payment
Please call 415-721-9789 for the most current retreat cost.
WCPR Clients have a number of payment options, including: Worker's Comp, unions/associations, self-pay, and scholarships. Private insurance does not generally cover our programs.

Visit our Scholarships page for more information.

TESTIMONIALS

I feel this program not only saved my life but also my sanity. I thought I was the only one who felt like I did and I was wrong.
~ WCPR client

There was no touchy/feely group hugs, etc. Just well organized instructions & discussions that helped make sense of the way I’d reacted to some chaotic events.
~ WCPR client

Before coming here I was living in a house full of circus mirrors. My life was so distorted. Thanks for giving me a normal mirror and allowing me to see my true self again.
~ WCPR client

It seems like saying "thank you" isn't enough, so i will make you a promise. I will choose to live.
~ WCPR client