Business Details
Mental Health & Addiction Treatment for First Responders
First Responder Wellness was founded with a deep understanding of the unique mental and behavioral health challenges faced by first responders and public safety professionals. Our organization specializes in trauma-based treatment, offering culturally competent care designed to address post-traumatic stress injury, addiction, anxiety, depression, and related conditions. With a team that includes seasoned clinicians and industry experts like Dr. Stephen Odom, who brings over 30 years of experience in behavioral health, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care including detox, residential treatment, outpatient programs, and family support. Our approach integrates evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and neurofeedback, alongside holistic treatments and peer support systems.We prioritize confidentiality, trust, and effectiveness in every interaction, ensuring clients feel understood and supported throughout their recovery journey. Our programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of first responders, recognizing the critical importance of mental wellness in sustaining both professional performance and personal well-being. By addressing the root causes of trauma and substance abuse, we empower clients to reclaim their lives and return to their careers with renewed resilience and purpose.
Services
Detox Programs
Residential Treatment
Outpatient Programs
Online Outpatient
Family Program
Experiential Therapies
Trauma Treatment
Addiction Treatment
PTSI Treatment
Anxiety Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-based mental health treatment designed specifically for first responders.
- Our culturally competent team includes clinicians with decades of experience in behavioral health.
- We provide a comprehensive continuum of care, including detox, residential, and outpatient programs.
- Our approach integrates evidence-based therapies like CBT, EMDR, and neurofeedback.
- We emphasize peer support and family systems integration for holistic recovery.
What people say
Culturally competent care
Effective trauma treatment
Supportive peer environment
Understanding of first responder challenges
Focus on long-term recovery
Services
Detox Programs
Our medically supervised detox programs provide a safe foundation for recovery from substance dependence. We address withdrawal symptoms through personalized care plans while integrating mental health support to manage co-occurring trauma or anxiety. Clients receive 24/7 monitoring and medication-assisted treatment when appropriate, ensuring physical stability before transitioning to longer-term therapeutic programming.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers immersive recovery in a structured environment focused on healing trauma and addiction. Clients engage in daily individual and group therapy sessions, experiential therapies, and skill-building workshops while receiving round-the-clock clinical support. This intensive program emphasizes peer connection and evidence-based interventions to address the root causes of behavioral health challenges.
Outpatient Programs
Outpatient programs provide flexible care for clients transitioning from residential treatment or requiring less intensive support. Our structured day programs include trauma-focused therapy, relapse prevention education, and family systems work while allowing participants to maintain employment or family responsibilities during recovery.
Family Program
The family program addresses relationship dynamics impacted by trauma and addiction through education and therapeutic sessions. We help loved ones understand recovery processes, establish healthy boundaries, and participate in healing through weekly multi-family groups and personalized counseling sessions conducted by licensed marriage and family therapists.
Experiential Therapies
Experiential therapies use hands-on activities to process trauma and build emotional regulation skills. Clients engage in equine therapy, art therapy, and outdoor recreation to access nonverbal emotions, reduce stress, and develop healthier coping mechanisms in a supportive group setting that reinforces peer connection and personal growth.
People
Stephen Odom
Founder // Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Stephen Odom has over 30 years of experience in behavioral health with expertise in trauma treatment for first responders. He holds advanced degrees in clinical psychology and healthcare administration and has led specialty programs for public safety professionals throughout his career. His work focuses on integrating mental health care with peer support systems to address occupational stress injuries.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We specialize in treating post-traumatic stress injury, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders commonly experienced by first responders through trauma-informed care approaches.
Do you accept clients outside California?
Yes, we treat first responders from across the United States through our residential program and virtual outpatient services for eligible participants.
How do you address trauma in treatment?
Our trauma treatment combines evidence-based therapies like EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy with neurofeedback and experiential modalities to process traumatic memories safely.
Is family involvement part of recovery?
Yes, our family program includes education sessions and therapy to repair relationships affected by trauma and addiction through structured weekly programming.
What makes your program unique for first responders?
Our culturally competent team understands public safety culture, offering peer support groups and trauma treatment specifically designed for occupational stress injuries.
How do I start the admissions process?
Contact our intake team at 888.443.4898 for a confidential assessment to determine the appropriate level of care and begin treatment planning.
