At AM Healthcare, we recognize the tremendous sacrifices first responders make daily in the face of emergencies to minimize harm and save lives. Due to constant and frequent exposure to traumatic events and other stressful situations, these individuals are particularly vulnerable to mental health and substance use disorders.
In our After Action program, we offer confidential, specialized treatment to support these individuals in healing from job-related stress and trauma. If you or a loved one is a first responder struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, or other mental health issues, it is time to put yourself first. Allow us to guide you in managing your symptoms, increasing your resiliency, and improving your overall quality of life.
Here, you can choose between our focused 2-Week Tune-Up or our comprehensive 30-Day Reset based on your specific needs. Each program is designed to address burnout, compassion fatigue, and the emotional toll of the demanding role of first responders.
We operate dedicated men's and women's facilities, ensuring a secure and affirming environment where participants can focus on recovery. In each treatment program, we prioritize both comfort and privacy as you heal from stressors and other difficult things you have gone through.
Our approach integrates physical, emotional, and behavioral health treatments. We utilize sensory modulation therapy, a technique that employs sensory experiences to help manage stress and emotional responses. Coupled with other evidence-based treatment modalities, these treatment options enhance overall well-being and resilience for a comprehensive approach to healing.
Recognizing the crucial role of family support in recovery, our treatment program includes initiatives to involve and support family members, fostering a supportive healing environment for both participants and their loved ones. This can include family therapy sessions and other specialized support that is tailored to your unique needs.
Our first responder rehab at After Action is dedicated to a broad range of professions within the emergency and crisis response field, including, but not limited to:
To ensure that you can focus fully on your healing and recovery, our dedicated team is here to assist you in navigating the process of applying for Short-Term Disability and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) benefits.
In our mental health and addiction treatment program for first responders, we use a variety of evidence-based treatments to address the wide range of mental health concerns that first responders face. By blending these modalities, we ensure a comprehensive and adaptable approach to treatment, making certain that every individual receives the specialized care they need to thrive.
In both individual therapy and group therapy sessions, some of the treatment modalities that we use include:
CBT functions on the key principle that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are inevitably interconnected. In CBT sessions, clinicians guide clients in challenging negative thoughts and beliefs to improve behavior and overall well-being. Further, in our After Action Program, we use a trauma-informed approach to CBT (TF-CBT) to specifically help first responders process and integrate stressful situations, reduce trauma-related symptoms, and implement coping skills.
While DBT is similar to CBT in that it emphasizes the interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings, and behavior, it does so by stressing the role of acceptance in facilitating behavior change. DBT is especially valuable for treating intense symptoms of emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and self-harm, which can be common symptoms of untreated mental health disorders.
EMDR is a trauma-specific modality that is designed to help clients effectively integrate traumatic memories and stressors to reduce the intensity of negative emotions that are associated with them. Without proper integration, these traumatic memories can impair both physical and emotional wellness and increase the risk of mental health conditions. With EMDR, the distress of these memories can be alleviated, and first responders' quality of life can be enhanced.
This treatment modality focuses on how clients interact with sensory information and stimuli. It can be especially valuable for first responders in managing emotional distress, especially during stressful situations and moments of heightened arousal.
It can be common for first responders to isolate themselves when struggling with drug and alcohol addiction or co-occurring disorders. At our treatment center, peer support groups bring together first responders to connect through shared experiences, bring in new perspectives, and strengthen accountability for healing via social support.
Begin your journey to recovery by contacting us for a consultation and verifying your insurance to maximize your benefits. Our admissions team will guide you through the process, ensuring a personalized treatment plan and preparing you for your arrival.
Our After Action program is specifically designed for first responders who provide crisis and emergency services to the general public. If you are not a first responder and are looking for addiction or mental health treatment, we offer specialized residential and outpatient treatment options for men and women, designed to support your unique needs in recovery.
In our treatment program, we treat all types of substance abuse and mental health conditions, from alcohol dependency and opioid use disorder (OUD) to anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders, schizophrenia, trauma, and more. For questions regarding specific diagnoses, please contact our admissions team today.
At AM Healthcare, our After Action program is committed to providing first responders with the care they deserve in a community that understands the unique challenges they face. For more information or to start your recovery journey, please visit our First Responder Program page.
