You Protect Others—Let Us Help Protect Your Health
Wasatch Crest provides specialized addiction and trauma treatment for first responders, including firefighters, police officers, paramedics, dispatchers, and frontline medical professionals. We understand the immense stress and critical incident trauma that come with the job. Our gender-specific residential programs and co-ed outpatient programs offer safe, supportive spaces where first responders can recover from substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions while surrounded by professionals who understand their challenges.
The Reality of Addiction and Trauma Among First Responders
- Up to 40% of first responders are affected by alcohol abuse. (The Association for Addiction Professionals).
- First responders are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty (Ruderman Family Foundation).
- Up to 30% of first responders develop behavioral health conditions such as PTSD or depression (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).
Addressing PTSD, Trauma, and Addiction Together
First responders are often at a higher risk for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders due to repeated exposure to trauma and life-and-death situations. Our trauma-informed approach ensures that addiction and underlying trauma are addressed together for more effective recovery.
Our Treatment Modalities Include:
- Gender-Specific Residential Treatment: Many first-responders, especially women, find safety and support in our gender-specific environments, where they can process trauma and heal in a community designed for their unique recovery needs.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): This therapy helps first responders unpack and challenge trauma-related thoughts, such as survivor’s guilt or self-blame, to support emotional healing and promote recovery from substance use.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps first responders process traumatic experiences and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- 12-Step Facilitation & Peer Support Groups: Creates a recovery network of peers who understand the unique struggles of the profession.
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Supports safe withdrawal management and long-term recovery.
- Family Therapy & Support Groups: Helps repair relationships impacted by addiction and occupational trauma.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Provides first responders with the tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and prevent relapse.
- Equine and Experiential Therapy: Engages first responders in outdoor, adventure-based therapies that reinforce resilience, teamwork, and mission purpose-driven healing.
Accessible & Confidential Support
- In-Network With Most Major Insurances: We are in-network with nearly all major insurance providers, making quality treatment accessible for first responders.
- Gender-Specific Options: First responders can benefit from gender-specific environments, particularly for trauma processing and recovery.
- Mountainside Healing Environment: Our Wasatch Range location offers a peaceful retreat from daily stressors, providing space for reflection and renewal.
- Personalized Care in a Close-Knit Setting: Our intimate setting allows for individualized treatment, ensuring each first responder gets the care they need.
- Family Support & Reintegration Assistance: Addiction and trauma affect not just the individual but also their families. Our family support resources help first responders, and their loved ones heal together.
Discover Treatment Elevated at Wasatch Crest
Wasatch Crest delivers best-in-class care with a proven track record of high client satisfaction and graduation rates that exceed industry standards. Our comprehensive, individualized approach ensures first responders receive the highest level of support for lasting recovery.
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Our confidential, judgment-free program is designed to help first responders reclaim their health and well-being while honoring their service and sacrifices. Give us a call at 800-385-3507 or complete an online contact form and a team member will reach out to you.
