***Due to the increasing number of responders in need, we are only able to offer services to Colorado responders at this time.***

Update (August 16, 2021): Substance Abuse Therapy Group will continue running online (Zoom), but will now also be held in-person. If you are interested in participating, please email us at infobadge2badge@gmail.com for more information. Responder verification and intake is required to be completed prior to attendance.

Substance Abuse Therapy Group Sessions

This therapy group is clinically-based and provides an opportunity for First Responders to assess their drinking and drugging behavior with licensed professionals. This is not an AA/NA group. These meetings are for any First Responder - current or former - who wishes to be either abstinent or explore moderation management regarding substance use. This group is currently funded* by the Colorado Police Officer Foundation. Group sessions are run by Badge Responder Services, a for-profit leg of Badge2Badge that provides clinically-based therapy.

About the facilitators:

  • Rebecca Allanson, M.A., LAC., CCTP-II - Rebecca is the Founder and Director of Badge2Badge, as well as Badge Responder Services. She has over 18 years of experience as a police detective and has almost six years of recovery from alcohol and PSTI. Rebecca specializes in First Responder substance abuse and trauma.

  • Kelly Karinen, Registered Psychotherapist - Kelly has over 18 years of law enforcement experience and is currently working toward her CACII substance licensure while completing her clinical counseling Master’s degree. Kelly co-facilitates this group. She is also the Treasurer for Badge2Badge.

All sessions are confidential and anonymous, but do require pre-registration (infobadge2badge@gmail.com) for First Responder verification. All meeting cancellations due to weather or other reasons will be posted on our website.

*If attendance is agency mandated, please contact Rebecca (720-365-2132).

Monday Therapy Group Sessions

Time: Every Monday from 1500 to 1630 hours

Location: FOP Office (8400 N Alcott St, Westminster)

Online Option: Yes - Zoom

Wednesday Therapy Group Sessions

Time: Every Wednesday from 1730 to 1900 hours

Location: Online (Zoom) ONLY

Friday Therapy Group Sessions

Time: Every Friday from 0900 to 1030 hours

Location: Nicoletti’s Office (3595 S Teller St, #310, Lakewood)

Online Option: No