First Responder Allies

Here is a list of resources and agencies that provide culturally competent and specialized trauma treatment.


First Responder Counseling

Bernadette Bruha, MS, LPCC – Peoria, AZ


Center of Excellence

Specialized residential treatment for Fire Service Personnel in Marlboro, MD


American Humane: Pups for Patriots

AH finds dogs searching for forever homes and trains them to be lifesaving service dogs for veterans and first responders with Post-Traumatic Stress or Traumatic Brain Injury. The program is free of charge and a fantastic resource. https://www.americanhumane.org/initiative/pts-service-dogs-for-veterans/


Trauma Research Foundation

Bessel van der Kolk, MD Co-founder & Chair​