Workers' Compensation Behavioral Health Provider for Public Safety Professionals

When a first responder sustains a psychological injury on the job, departments need a workers' compensation behavioral health provider that understands the process, the paperwork, and the profession.

First Responder Wellness delivers a seamless, compliant, and efficient experience for Risk Managers, HR professionals, department leadership, and third-party administrators from admission through return to duty.

Workers' Compensation Documentation, Handled.

First Responder Wellness manages the full workers' compensation documentation and coordination process so departments and administrators can focus on their people, not paperwork.

We handle:

AOE/COE Report

Doctors First Report

PR-2 & PR-4

Ongoing Clinical Documentation

Return to Work Coordination

Levels of Care

First Responder Wellness offers a full continuum of workers' compensation behavioral health treatment, from residential to outpatient, designed exclusively for public safety professionals.

Residential Treatment

Structured, trauma-focused residential programming for public safety professionals requiring a higher level of care. California. 60 to 90 days; 45-day minimum.

Intensive Outpatient (PHP) — 6 Hours Per Day

Partial hospitalization-level programming for those stepping down from residential or requiring structured daily support. California and Washington.

Intensive Outpatient (IOP) — 3 Hours Per Day

Flexible intensive outpatient treatment for public safety professionals managing work and recovery. California and Washington.

Virtual Outpatient (VIOP) — 3 Hours Per Day

Online intensive outpatient care for first responders in California who need accessible, remote treatment options.

Outpatient (OP) Individual Therapy

Long-term reintegration support to promote sustained recovery and successful return to work.

Validated Outcomes

We measure what matters. For departments and administrators navigating workers' compensation claims, clinical outcomes are not just meaningful, they are documentation.

First Responder Wellness achieves a 70% cumulative average reduction in PCL-5 scores from admission to discharge. Patients enter treatment with an average score of 44.97 and discharge at an average of 13.49.

Protecting Your Department's Investment

Departments invest millions of dollars into every public safety employee over the course of their career. A psychological injury does not have to mean the end of that career or that investment.

First Responder Wellness partners with department HR, peer support, and wellness units to coordinate care from the first call through return to duty. Our workers' compensation behavioral health program achieves a 94% return-to-work rate for professionals who complete our long-term, culturally competent treatment program and a 70% average reduction in PCL-5 scores at discharge.

The results are documented. The process is streamlined. The outcomes speak for themselves.

Why Departments Trust First Responder Wellness

First Responder Wellness is one of the most credentialed and vetted behavioral health programs in the country for public safety professionals.

One of only five programs in the U.S. designated as a Vetted and Approved Program by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)

Vetted and Approved by the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)

Vetted and Approved by the California State Firefighters Association (CSFA)

Joint Commission Accredited

Staff exclusively trained to work with first responders

Curriculum designed specifically for public safety culture

Serving 750+ agencies nationwide

Over 2,000 public safety professionals treated since 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Does workers' compensation cover behavioral health treatment for first responders?

In many states, including California, psychological injuries sustained in the line of duty are compensable under workers' compensation. First Responder Wellness is a full-service workers' compensation behavioral health provider and works directly with adjusters and third-party administrators to manage the claims process from admission through discharge.

What documentation does First Responder Wellness handle?

Our team manages AOE/COE reports, Doctors First Reports, PR-2 and PR-4 forms, ongoing clinical documentation, and return-to-work coordination. We make the administrative process efficient and transparent for Risk Managers, HR professionals, and TPAs.

Does a first responder need an alcohol or substance abuse diagnosis to qualify?

No. An alcohol or substance abuse diagnosis is not required for admission. First Responder Wellness treats the full spectrum of psychological injuries common to public safety work, including PTSD, cumulative stress, depression, anxiety, and more.

What is your return-to-work rate?

First Responder Wellness achieves a 94% return-to-work rate for public safety professionals who complete our long-term, culturally competent treatment program.

Which insurance plans are accepted?

Most major insurance plans and Workers' Compensation are accepted. Contact our team to verify coverage for a specific plan or claim.

What states do you operate in?

Residential treatment is available in California. Intensive outpatient and virtual outpatient programs are available in California and Washington.