Counseling, Mentorship, & Holistic
Mental Health Support for
First Responders and Frontline Workers
The demands of service can take a significant toll on the mental and emotional well-being of first responders, military personnel, and their families. Long hours, high-pressure situations, repeated exposure to trauma, and the responsibility of protecting others can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout.
Many hesitate to seek help because they feel expected to stay strong. But no one is meant to carry these experiences alone.
With specialized counseling, mentorship, and integrative mental health services, we help first responders build resilience, regain balance, and improve overall well-being—both on and off duty.
OUR MISSION
At First Responder Recovery, we understand the unique pressures that come with serving others. Long shifts, critical incidents, and the constant demand to stay strong can affect every part of life — mental health, relationships, work, and overall well-being.
Our mission is to provide the specialized care and support first responders, military personnel, frontline workers, and their families deserve. Through counseling, mentorship, and integrative mental health services, we help you process stress, build resilience, and reconnect with a sense of balance.
We’re here to equip you with tools that support healing — not just in moments of crisis, but throughout your career and personal life. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Real help is here.
What You Can Do Right Now
Stress doesn't always show up as panic—it can look like trouble sleeping, irritability, feeling disconnected, or being constantly on edge. For first responders, these signs of stress intolerance are often overlooked, but they matter.
Try a quick grounding technique:
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Name 5 things you can see
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4 things you can touch
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3 things you can hear
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2 things you can smell
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1 thing you can taste
Taking just 60 seconds to reconnect with your body and environment can calm your nervous system and help you reset.
👉 Get more support tips & resources on the Get Help Now page.
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Valerie Meyers-Bitz, owner of The Kid’s Therapy Center in Bismarck, was honored with the Spouse Patriot Award for her outstanding support of military families, especially spouses of deployed National Guard and Reserve members. Her dedication and compassion were recognized in a ceremony after her work supporting Nicole Renner during her husband's deployment.
Read more here:
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/03/29/bismarck-woman-receives-spouse-patriot-award/