*Due to the increasing number of responders in need, we are only able to offer services to Colorado responders at this time.*
Update (August 16, 2021): We have a mix of in-person and online (Zoom) meetings right now as follows:
In-Person Meetings
Red, White and Blue Crew (AA) meetings. See “Support Meetings” tab and “Substance Abuse Support Meetings” tab for flyer, meeting time, and location information.
*Substance Abuse Therapy Groups are now available in a split ONLINE / IN-PERSON format.
Online Meetings
Substance Abuse Therapy Group will continue to run online (via Zoom link) and in-person. Our new meeting times are as follows:
Mondays 1500-1630: FOP Office (8400 N Alcott St, Westminster) or online via Zoom
Wednesdays 1730-1900: Online via Zoom ONLY
Fridays 0900-1030: Nicoletti’s Office (3595 S Teller St, #310, Lakewood)
*ALL therapy group meetings require pre-registration.
If you are interested in participating, please email us at infobadge2badge@gmail.com for more information. Responder verification and intake is required to be completed prior to attendance.
Badge2Badge PEER Support Group is running via Zoom link only. This is a PEER-style support group and is not clinically run or supervised. This is appropriate for responder support in addition to clinical work that you are doing separate to this group.
Please check back here for updated information. Email us at infobadge2badge@gmail.com for meeting links and additional support or resources.
Watch this Space!
We are expanding our services and will be offering more meetings in all areas starting Fall/Winter 2021. Please watch our website for further information regarding our added meetings and services.
Stay safe and healthy,
The Badge Team
Free, Confidential, Anonymous Support for First Responders.
Who We Are: Badge2Badge is a non-profit support and resource organization based in Denver, Colorado. We are current, retired, and former First Responders (Police, fire, and EMS) who provide free, confidential, anonymous support for all First Responders, sworn and non-sworn personnel, current or former/retired.
Confidentiality: We are not affiliated with any First Responder agency and; therefore, we have no legal, ethical, or contractual obligation to disclose information or identity. If an agency outreaches to us, the agency will be told, “We cannot confirm or deny that we know this person. Badge2Badge is a support organization and we hold confidentiality and anonymity of members is sacred”.
Who We Are Not: Badge2Badge is not a crisis support organization. Our team is comprised of peer support trained First Responders from the Denver Metro area who volunteer their time to provide non-clinical support meetings and resource information to help our brother and sister First Responders.
For Urgent or Crisis Support: Please contact any or all of the following organizations to help you in moments of crisis. They are here for you now!
Emergency Responder Crisis Text Line - This free, confidential service is available 24/7 for all emergency responders. If you are experience any crisis - work-related, substance use, depression, romantic, financial, or any other - please reach out by texting “BADGE” to 741741.
Safe Call Now - This confidential, comprehensive, 24-hour crisis referral service is for all public safety employees, all emergency services personnel, and their family members nationwide. Please call 877-230-6060 or 206-459-3020 for assistance.
National Volunteer Fire Council Fire/EMS Helpline - This confidential, 24-hour Fire/EMS Helpline was created for First Responders by members of the fire service. This program is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of firefighters, EMTs, rescue personnel, and their families. Please call 888-731-FIRE (3473) for assistance.
Copline - This confidential, 24-hour law enforcement officer hotline is manned by retired law enforcement officers trained in active listening. Please call 800-267-5463 for assistance.
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