First Responders First is a residential rehab in California built for one group of people: police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and dispatchers. We treat addiction, post-traumatic stress injury, and the two together, on a private ranch in the Angeles National Forest north of Los Angeles.
Most forms of insurance accepted, and admissions answers the phone around the clock. Need help? We’ve got your six.
The word "rehab" might bring to mind cafeteria food, bunk beds and institutional living. That’s not us. At First Responders First, we believe the most effective path to recovery is grounded by a truly special place. Recovery is hard, but it shouldn't be punishment; it's about getting well. We ensure conditions of comfort, safety, and confidentiality that make healing possible.
I've been to civilian treatment before, and I was treated like a number, not a person. The Ranch is different—it's a family and a fellowship and people who care. The staff is what sets First Responders First apart.
— R.H., Firefighter
Unsurpassed top-quality medical, psychological, emotional and confidential care is given to each of our First Responders. Upon your arrival, you will be given a complete medical examination and evaluation as well as an individualized plan of treatment. Our highly-credentialed compassionate clinical team is led by our medical doctor (M.D.) and psychiatrists. These are just some of our First Responders treatment programs.
First responders survive by maintaining control in unpredictable situations.
Recovery is the opposite—it requires acknowledging that control has been lost, and the situation has become unmanageable. How do you tackle that wicked problem, when your whole life is threatened by the very hard-won skills that keep you alive?
First Responders First is built on the insight that civilian treatment methods are not sufficient to address the unique needs and experiences of first responders. Our confidential programs are tailored to provide the emotional and psychological care required by men and women on the front lines.
With the guidance of our trained clinicians and, critically, the support of the on-site community of fellow first responders, our program has helped hundreds of our brothers and sisters heal, resulting in the restoration of careers, relationships, and lives.
A stay and treatment will come at little or no cost to most first responders. Our outstanding Admissions Department can work with most forms of insurance. Additionally, the First Responders First Scholarship Foundation has been established to provide assistance to those who may fall short of receiving treatment due to financial hardship.
To provide the highest quality medical, psychological and emotional care,
in a safe confidential environment to all First Responders,
resulting in the restoration of careers, relationships and lives.
I was sent to some civilian rehab facility, but I didn't feel safe because of the anger some people had towards law enforcement. I had to come up with a false identity to protect myself. How can you heal when you're living a lie?
The First Responders First Intensive Outpatient Program in East LA is an extension of the Ranch, delivering all the things that make the Ranch great—but a lot closer to home. The IOP offers daily programming to aid the transition out of residential treatment, and amenities to encourage a sense of community and just give you somewhere to recharge. Additionally, we can offer outpatient treatment to first responders who are ready to start their recovery journeys, but are not yet able to commit to 30+ days of life on the Ranch.
First Responders First is a first responder rehab in Los Angeles County in Lake Hughes, California. We invite you to check out our campus before you call to see the property, see the horses, and see where you would be staying. Nothing about this place is hidden from the people who might come here.
We run drug rehab, alcohol rehab, and trauma treatment for police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and dispatchers, from across Southern California and from departments around the country. Every resident here does the same job you do, which is the part civilian treatment cannot give you.
Call (888) 252-5767. Admissions answers around the clock, will verify your insurance, and will tell you honestly whether the Ranch or our Los Angeles outpatient program is the better fit for where you are right now.
