Your commitment to helping those in need and ensuring community safety is heroic. You push to maintain rigorous training, adhere to regulations, and stay physically fit to excel in your role.
However, the demands of your job are unique and intense.
You regularly face traumatic events, life-or-death situations, and chronic high stress. While you anticipated these challenges, you don’t have to bear the burden alone. We are here to help you navigate the impact of these experiences
Address trauma, manage stress, and prevent Emergency Responder Exhaustion Syndrome with our tailored therapy for first responders. At Guiding Light Behavioral Health, we specialize in Behavioral Health Assistance Programs designed exclusively for emergency response professionals.
We collaborate closely with department staff to create programs based on national best practices, ensuring comprehensive care.
Our focus is entirely on you — ensuring you feel seen, heard, and understood.
In our safe, judgment-free space, we offer culturally competent and confidential therapeutic services, allowing you to openly share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
You can share your experiences, thoughts, and concerns without holding back. Our team of licensed therapists, specializing in behavioral health for first responders and emergency workers, is here for you.
We are licensed therapists who specialize in behavioral health services specifically for first responders, emergency workers, their families, and organizations, including:
Our founder, Sarah Mildrum, LCSW, is one of Maine’s few certified Emergency Responder and Public Safety Clinicians.
Our team’s personal experience in high-stress fields and relationships with first responders gives us deep insights into your challenges, enabling us to offer compassionate, effective support for you and your loved ones tailored specifically to you.
Asking for help can be tough, but therapy offers a path to healing. We provide specialized services to address your unique challenges, helping you build resilience and prevent Emergency Responder Exhaustion Syndrome.
If your job is impacting your mental health, reach out today. Begin your journey to recovery and regain your sense of self.
We offer in-person and virtual services throughout Maine and we accommodate shift work. If you’re outside Maine, you may still qualify by traveling to us.
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