A dedicated space for first responders and defence experiencing PTSD.

Treatment program for first responders and defence

Inpatient program  

Our post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) inpatient program is an evidence based three-week program that provides you with rapid access to care, if you are experiencing and struggling with PTSD symptoms.  

The program blends trauma focused therapy and psychoeducation to equip you with skills to aid in your recovery. During your three-week stay with us, you will gain skills to help you:

• Understand the aftermath of trauma and its potential effects on your daily life.
• Practice techniques to calm the body and mind after trauma.
• Develop skills to identify and regulate emotions in an effective way.
• Learn techniques to deal with flashbacks and unwanted memories.
• Understand the balance between threat responses, drive to achieve, and self-soothing.  
• And more to assist you in your recovery journey.  

Recovery is not one and done. So, once you have completed your inpatient stay with us, we develop a plan for your ongoing support and healing.  

Day program

Our Trauma Skills day program is delivered in a closed group setting exclusively for first responders and defence personnel. The program runs one day per week, for 12 weeks and incorporates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) to help develop and improve the skills you require to manage symptoms associated with trauma. The program is offered as an in-person attendance or if you live regionally or are unable to attend in person, we offer a virtual based program. 

The day program is suitable:

• Following an inpatient admission to help you to transition from your hospital stay back to daily life whilst still providing you with support and the opportunity to connect with others in a group setting.  
• If you have experienced trauma, are grappling with PTSD and seeking practical strategies and support, and where an inpatient admission is not clinically required.