IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery

It was extremely helpful and the staff was awesome, they listened and provided feedback and coached me through my situations and provided nothing but helpful and encouraging advice.

The IAFF Center of Excellence saved my life! If you're a firefighter and need mental health and/or substance abuse help, you should make the call. A great team is waiting to help you and you'll be with brothers and sisters with many of the same struggles.I'm still using what I learned at the COE, even a year later. I found meaning and purpose in life.

“This treatment center has been nothing short of life-changing for me. I came here feeling broken after other treatment programs, but from the moment I arrived, I felt a deep sense of hope and genuine care. Dr. Abby, Dr. Latte (sky's the limit), Dr. Korman—thank you for your patience, expertise, and for never giving up on me, even during my toughest moments. Each of you has been a lifeline in my journey, and I am forever grateful.Remi, the clinical director, is not only a mentor but also a true friend who stood by me when I struggled to find my way. Thank you for your unwavering support. My clinician, Ashley, held me accountable in ways that I needed most, and her guidance was essential in helping me see what I was truly capable of. I didn’t get to say it enough: thank you, Ashley, for helping me believe in myself again.To Ms. Vonnie—your warmth, wisdom, and kindness made every day feel like I had a family here. You treated each of us like your own, and that made all the difference. I’m so grateful to the entire team, from the compassionate nurses to the dedicated techs, the cooks who nourished us, and the staff who kept everything running smoothly. You all play such vital roles, and your care never went unnoticed.If you come into this program ready to do the work, your life can truly change forever. I’m walking away with a renewed belief in myself, and for that, I’ll be forever thankful. I feel incredibly fortunate to have crossed paths with every staff member and fellow firefighters I met during my stay. This place gave me the tools I needed to rebuild, and I can’t thank everyone here enough.”To each and everyone of you who have made suggestions to better my life and become a better father. Thank you

The COE is one of those places that is hard to describe with plain words. After spending 40 days in treatment, I can truly say it changed my life for the better. I walked in to the COE as a shell of a man, I walked out on my own two feet and have remained strong and prepared in a turbulent return home. The group therapies are incredible. The clinicians seem to almost universally share a passion to group therapy. All of the staff do a great job making sure our stay and healing happens as unobstructed as possible. As stated, the clinicians all deserve a ton of thanks. For me, two in particular went above and beyond. Denise and Remi. These two seem to make magic happen and helped me through the most trying times of my adult life. I am so thankful I got to meet them, they were so instrumental in restoring my happiness. I will never forget them, and I am forever in debt. I would not hesitate to return to the COE. Thank you to the IAFF COE, you all are truly helping. You really are changing and saving lives.AaronIAFF L2444

The COE was one of the best and most important things that have happened in my life. Starting with Marc, and going all the way to the custodians, these people really care about what they are doing, and are amazing people. The day I arrived there, I was terrified and had no idea what to expect. The day i left i was a different person for the better. I cant recommend this place enough.

The C.O.E. is amazing. The clinicians, the therapist, and the BHT's truely care about your well being, and it shows. I've often felt the "Brother and Sisterhood" was gone from the fire service, I know after my stay, the Brotherhood and Sisterhood is still alive and well. The bond you make here with fellow FF'S will be for life.