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The Fortress Program: IOP for First Responders, Police & RCMP officers, Military & Veterans
As a first responder, you operate in a world most people will never truly understand. The daily exposure to trauma, the constant pressure to perform, and the unique culture of your profession can take a profound toll.
At Brick House Recovery Centre, The Fortress Program is a treatment program created by professionals who understand your reality. This Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers a safe and trusted space to address the challenges you face from PTSD, Moral Injury, and Burnout to substance use without fear of judgment.
You’ve dedicated your career to helping others; now, let us help you.
Why Choose Brick House Recovery Centre?
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A Confidential Space to Heal and Rebuild
The Fortress Program is designed specifically for officers, firefighters, paramedics, military members, corrections officers, veterans and other professionals. We provide a secure and discreet environment where you can safely let your guard down and focus on your recovery.
Your personalized treatment plan may include:
- Specialized Group and Individual Therapy to process trauma and strengthen resilience.
- Psychiatric Consultations for complex conditions such as severe PTSD and co-occurring disorders
- Aftercare Services to support sustained well-being after treatment
Program Structure
The Fortress Program runs as an Intensive Outpatient Program with both in-person and virtual options:
- Frequency: 3 to 5 days per week, depending on clinical plan.
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Participants attend full days or partial days depending on their clinical plan.
- Modalities: Trauma-focused therapies (including CPT, EMDR, and exposure-based approaches), evidence-based skills groups, psychoeducation, and peer connection
Why Choose The Fortress Program?
- Cultural Competence: Facilitators and clinicians who understand first responder culture and the impact of operational stress injuries
- Confidentiality: Discreet, secure settings to protect your privacy and career
- Specialized Trauma Care: Evidence-based treatment for PTSD, Acute Stress Disorder (ASD), burnout, and compassion fatigue
- Comprehensive Addiction Treatment: Non-judgmental care for alcohol, cannabis, opioid, stimulant, and other substance use concerns
- Family Support: Guidance for navigating relationship stressors that can arise from service demands
- Support Beyond Substances: Help for process addictions such as gambling, gaming, or internet overuse
Take the Confidential Step Forward
With secure and private treatment options at our centres in Barrhead, Calgary, and Edmonton, as well as our trusted Virtual and Hybrid options, you can access support wherever you are in Alberta. Reach out today for a completely confidential conversation.
