First Responder IOP in Connecticut
Who This Program Helps:
Police, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics, correction officers, dispatch professionals, veterans, and others in public safety roles.
Mission Reset is a specialized first responder IOP in Connecticut that provides evidence-based therapy, skills training, and peer support for law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, correction officers, dispatch professionals, veterans, and others in public safety roles. This confidential program helps participants build resilience, manage stress, and return to duty with stronger coping strategies.
What to Expect in Treatment
Participants engage in structured, evidence-based care that includes group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, medication management, case management, and coordinated care with outside providers. Day and evening group options support working schedules.
Core Services Included:
Initial biopsychosocial and psychiatric assessments
Group therapy with day groups
Family therapy
Why a Specialized IOP for First Responders?
First responders encounter chronic stress, critical incidents, and operational demands that can intensify anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and substance use. A dedicated IOP provides a confidential space with peers who understand the culture, plus targeted skills for recovery and performance.
Mission Reset aligns treatment with real-world stressors such as shift work, hypervigilance, and cumulative exposure, and emphasizes skills that translate back to the job and home life.
Ready to Start Mission Reset?
Call 860-935-2816 or email Josh@Waterviewbh.com to get your assessment scheduled.
Program Structure and Schedule
As an Intensive Outpatient Program for first responders in CT, Mission Reset offers:
Level of care: Intensive Outpatient Program
Format: Group-based core with individual and family sessions as clinically indicated
Availability: Day groups
Care team: Licensed clinicians, peer support, and medication management with psychiatric oversight
Group Curriculum
- Posttraumatic Growth
- Seeking Safety
- Emotional Survival for First Responders
- EMDR Grounding
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Substance Use, Addictive Behavioral and Mental Health
What You Will Learn
Getting Started
Call (860) 935-2816Â or email Josh@Waterviewbh.com to schedule your initial assessments.
Begin in the next available group.
We Accept the Following Insurance Providers
DOES BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD COVER MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY?Â
Yes, Blue Cross Blue Shield usually covers mental health assessments. The exact coverage depends on your specific plan, your provider network, and any out-of-pocket costs listed in your policy.Â
We know figuring out insurance details can be confusing, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our friendly team at Waterview Behavioral Health can help you understand your Blue Cross Blue Shield benefits and connect you with licensed professionals for a thorough mental health assessment.Â
Reach out to us today to schedule your assessment or to learn more about using your Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage for mental health care in Connecticut.Â