First Responders Retreats
Healing~ Restoring~ Reconnecting
A Safe Haven for Our Heroes
At Northern California Family Counseling & Wellness Center, we understand the unique weight first responders carry—whether you're a firefighter, law enforcement officer, EMT, dispatcher, or other frontline professional.
Trauma doesn’t clock out. The emotional and physical toll of the job—and life outside of it—can accumulate over time, affecting your relationships, well-being, and sense of self.
That’s why we’ve created a dedicated space to decompress, process, and reclaim your sense of peace.
Our First Responder Trauma & Wellness Retreats are thoughtfully designed to offer the healing environment you deserve:
Private or small-group (1–7 participants)
Nature-immersed Northern California location
Private accommodations included
All meals, beverages, and snacks included
All clinical services included
Retreat Overview
Some of the Therapies We Use
Our evidence-based and experiential therapies are tailored to your individual goals and readiness:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
Brainspotting
ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
Neurofeedback
Equine Therapy & Animal-Assisted Therapy
Somatic & Body Movement Practices
Holistic Services (massage, breathwork, red light therapy)
Integration Coaching & Daily Journaling
Note: All modalities are customized based on clinical evaluation and your unique needs.
Led by Clinicians Who Understand
Our retreats are facilitated by trauma-informed professionals who not only specialize in treating first responders—but many have lived it.
Whether as first responders, military veterans, or partners of those in the field, our clinicians bring a level of understanding and respect that fosters deep trust and healing.
Why It Works
This is more than just a break—it’s a structured reset for your mind, body, and relationships.
Participants experience healing from:
🔹 Hypervigilance & sleep issues
🔹 Cumulative trauma & moral injury
🔹 Compassion fatigue & burnout
🔹 Emotional numbing & disconnection
🔹 Strained relationships & irritability
You’ve spent your life helping others.
This is time set aside to help yourself.
Who This Retreat Is For
Active-duty, on leave, transitioning or retired first responders
Those ready for a focused, immersive, therapeutic reset
Aftercare & Follow-Up
Our commitment doesn’t end at checkout. Every participant receives a customized integration plan and post-retreat follow-up to help reinforce and sustain progress at home, work, and in relationships.
Apply or Refer a Hero Today
📍 Northern California Family Counseling & Wellness Center
📞 530-638-3811 or 530-768-7397
📧 contact@northerncaliforniafamily.com
🌐 www.northerncaliforniafamily.com
Space is limited. Each retreat is capped at 7 to maintain intimacy and personalized care.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
