Police Officer Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment
Law enforcement officers go to work every day knowing that they could be putting their lives on the line. But that knowledge alone doesn’t minimize the serious mental health effects of such a high-stress, high-stakes profession. Law enforcement officers have the highest suicide rate among all first responders and all occupations. They also face significant rates of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorder.
Police officers face unique challenges in their work, which means that traditional mental health treatment centers are not always equipped to provide adequate care. Nor do most treatment programs account for the outward and internalized stigma many law enforcement officers face when seeking support. That is why we have developed compassionate mental health support programs at all Retreat Behavioral Health Florida locations, with services specially tailored to law enforcement mental health, designed to give tailored mental health support for police officers.
We Understand that Law Enforcement Mental Health is a Sensitive Subject
Seeking help for mental health can be a sensitive topic among law enforcement. On the one hand, many officers worry about the confidentiality of care and the inability of standard civilian programs to effectively address the extraordinary struggles that police officers face.
On the other, police officers are reluctant to seek counseling because of the stigma associated with mental health and the fear that seeking professional help will negatively impact their careers. As a result, many law enforcement professionals suffer in silence at alarming rates—and twice as many officers die by suicide than in the line of duty. Retreat’s focus on mental health treatment and rehab for police officers allows us to offer care in a way that is adapted to these realities, providing officers with specialized resources and private environments to get the support they need.
Working with the law enforcement community is an important part of the work we do at Retreat. We provide therapeutic care and support to combat a plethora of mental health and substance use disorders, and we also help members of law enforcement deal with grief and trauma. Furthermore, our staff includes former law enforcement members who understand the realities faced by first responders on the job.
Our dedicated police officer mental health services include support related to:
- Grief and Loss
- Depression and Anxiety
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Trauma
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Substance Use Disorder
Compassionate Mental Health Treatment & Rehab for Police Officers
Whether you’re searching for substance use treatment or for help managing other mental health conditions, our experienced psychiatrists, therapists and counselors, nurses and medical professionals, and renowned care team are ready to serve you. In addition, we offer support services for family members of law enforcement officers, many of whom experience the direct impact of their loved one’s mental health struggles.
Compassionate care is available, and together we can get you or your loved one on the path to a brighter and healthier future. Learn more about our daily schedule, admissions process, and financial assistance for those in the public sector.
Program includes the following:
Our Florida Treatment Centers
All four Retreat Behavioral Health Florida treatment centers are uniquely positioned to help treat law enforcement personnel in need. If you are a law enforcement officer looking for help or if you know a law enforcement officer struggling with these issues, please contact us for more information or to schedule an intake.
