Responders First — Free Five-Day Wellness Retreats, Couples Counseling & Peer Support
Homosassa / Hernando County; serves Nature Coast, Florida · First responder and veteran mental wellness retreat · couples
Dates vary · visit organizer
Active program; small cohorts; confirm upcoming dates directly
Homosassa, Florida faith-friendly, nonreligious clinical nonprofit providing confidential, free wellness programs for first responders, veterans, military members, and spouses/partners. Residential five-day cohorts include Accelerated Resolution Therapy, iRest, adaptive yoga, music and supportive group experiences, with lodging, meals and local transport included. Small cohorts serve six individuals or three couples. Also offers year-round individual counseling and Saturday peer support. No diagnosis or department referral is required; call organizer for screening and dates
VERIFIED — OFFICIAL SOURCE · Last verified Oct 27, 2026 · Recently updated
Date Pending
Availability
Unknown · Not reported by source
Eligibility
First responders including law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections; veterans, active-duty/Guard/Reserve, spouses and partners. Primarily serves Florida Nature Coast region.
Cost
Free including program, lodging, meals and local transportation; travel to Florida not explicitly covered
Organization: Responders First official about and wellness program pages
Dates not listed · First responders and public-service professionals, including law enforcement, fire/rescue, EMS, dispatch, corrections, military and nursing; agency partnerships available.
Dates not listed · Florida-resident veterans and eligible family members; initial Brain-Based Healing phase required for most services; confirm full screening requirements.
Dates not listed · Married couples where at least one partner is currently serving or has served in the military or as a first responder; couples should express a need for relationship tools/support and willingness to participate in the program.
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