Behavioral Health Assistance Programs (BHAPS) provide mental health solutions tailored to the specific needs of first responders, public safety workers, and their families. These programs address the mental, emotional, and relational challenges emergency workers often face.
Unlike traditional Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), BHAPS offers accessible, confidential care without the delays or barriers often associated with insurance-based models. With BHAPS, you can focus on healing, resilience, and growth without jumping through hoops to get there.
Specialized Support for First Responders
We understand the demands of your role. From long hours to high-pressure incidents, the toll on your well-being is immense. Our licensed therapists specialize in helping first responders navigate these challenges with expertise and care.
Fast Access When It Matters Most
Time is critical when seeking support. BHAPS ensures you or your team can access care within days—eliminating the weeks-long waits typical of traditional systems.
Confidential, Hassle-Free Care
Your privacy is a priority. With BHAPS, you won’t need a diagnosis or insurance approval to get help. We keep the process simple so you can focus on what matters—your mental health and recovery.
Empathy and Understanding Every Step of the Way
In our years of working with first responders, we’ve seen the courage and strength you bring to your role. We’re committed to providing a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to help you move forward.
Recover from the emotional and mental toll of traumatic events with expert-guided techniques that promote healing.
Get immediate, focused support to prevent acute stress from becoming long-term trauma.
Address the aftermath of high-pressure events with care designed to help you process and recover effectively.
Stay proactive with regular check-ins to evaluate and enhance your mental well-being.
Build resilience through community and shared strategies with others who understand the demands of emergency work.
Participate in activities that improve emotional health and foster connection.
Access educational tools designed to help you understand and manage the unique stresses of your role.
Guided by Passion and Expertise
Supporting first responders isn’t just a profession for us—it’s a calling. Since 2015, we’ve dedicated our expertise to understanding and addressing the mental health challenges that come with emergency response work.
Expert Care You Can Rely On
Our licensed therapists specialize in trauma and stress care for first responders, public safety workers, and their families. This focused expertise ensures you receive care from professionals who truly understand your experiences.
A Partnership Built on Compassion
We believe therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we’ll create a plan that feels achievable and aligned with your goals, helping you build resilience and find balance in your life.
Privacy You Can Count On
We prioritize confidentiality in every interaction, giving you the freedom to explore your feelings and challenges in a secure and judgment-free environment.
Guided by Passion and Expertise
Supporting first responders isn’t just a profession for us—it’s a calling. Since 2015, we’ve dedicated our expertise to understanding and addressing the mental health challenges that come with emergency response work.
Expert Care You Can Rely On
Our licensed therapists specialize in trauma and stress care for first responders, public safety workers, and their families. This focused expertise ensures you receive care from professionals who truly understand your experiences.
A Partnership Built on Compassion
We believe therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we’ll create a plan that feels achievable and aligned with your goals, helping you build resilience and find balance in your life.
Privacy You Can Count On
We prioritize confidentiality in every interaction, giving you the freedom to explore your feelings and challenges in a secure and judgment-free environment.
We provide therapeutic services in person and virtually in the state of Maine. However, if you don’t live in Maine, you may still be eligible for services. Contact us to find out more.
We provide therapeutic services in person and virtually in the state of Maine. However, if you don’t live in Maine, you may still be eligible for services. Contact us to find out more.
BHAPS is customized for first responders, offering rapid access to expert care without the delays or barriers of insurance-based systems.
Appointments are typically available within one to two days, ensuring timely access to support when you need it most.
Yes, we provide services that support families, helping strengthen relationships and address shared challenges.
Yes, all BHAPS services are fully confidential, allowing you to seek care in a safe and private environment.
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