MAPS

Multi-Agency Peer Support

Notice

This page is intended for First Responders and their families. If you are not a first responder but are seeking immediate mental health assistance, please dial 911 (EMS) or 988 (Crisis)

Peer Support Services

Lyons Fire is proud to partner with the Multi-Agency Peer Support (MAPS) team. The MAPS team works with Lyons Fire, Big Elk Meadows Fire, Hygiene Fire, Pinewood Springs Fire, Allenspark Fire, and Lefthand Fire to provide peer support services and counseling for first responders. The MAPS team is composed of licensed clinicians as well as certified peer supporters.

The MAPS team focuses on resiliency and strives to help new and experienced first responders adapt to the challenging first responder lifestyle. MAPS also works with first responders to provide counseling and support services without incurring a financial burden on the responders or their families.

What Are My Options?

Emergency

  • Imminent Harm to Self

  • Imminent Harm to Others

  • Non-functional Due to Crisis

Action

Services With an Immediate Response:

  • 911 (EMS) & 988 (Crisis)

  • Any 24/7 Specialty Hotline (Listed Below)

Urgent

  • No Imminent Harm

  • Reduced Function Due To Crisis

  • Grief / PTSD / Anxiety / Substances

Action

Services That May Have an Immediate or Delayed Response:

Non-Emergency

  • No Imminent Harm

  • Functioning Under Stress

  • Grief / PTSD / Anxiety / Substances

Action

Services That May Have a Delayed Response:

National Hotlines

COPLINE - (800) 267-5463

FIRE/EMS HELPLINE - (888) 731-3473

IAFF HOTLINE - (844) 525-3473

FRONTLINE HELPLINE - (866) 676-7500

POISON CONTROL - (800) 222-1222

VETERANS CRISIS LINE - Dial 988 then press 1 -OR- Text 838255

CRISIS HOTLINE - 988

SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION- (800) 662-4357

IAFF ALCOHOL HOTLINE - (855) 900-8437

IAFF SUBSTANCE ABUSE HOTLINE - (866) 965-3074

Agencies

Peer Support Team Members

Employee Assistance Programs

Each Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will vary depending on the employer. For specific details, reach out to your employer. In general, an EAP will have provisions for:

  • Stress Management

  • Depression

  • Relationships

  • Family Conflict

  • Anxiety

  • Grief and Loss

  • Financial or Legal

  • Substance Abuse

  • Problems with Gambling

  • Child or Elder Care

Resources

Additional Resources

  • Colorado Firefighter Trust

    Management Behavioral Health Flyer

    View

  • Colorado Firefighter Trust

    Staff Behavioral Health Flyer

    View

  • Provident Insurance

    First Responder Assistance Program Flyer

    View

What is the cost?

No Cost

  • 911 (Hospital Costs Apply)

  • 988

  • Help Lines

  • Peer Support

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    • No cost for first few sessions

Insurance with Copay

  • Out-Patient Counseling

  • In-Patient Rehabilitation

State Reimbursement Program

  • The Colorado Firefighter Benefits Trust allows for some reimbursement. The trust allows all Colorado firefighters to receive reimbursement for behavioral and mental health treatment that is not already covered by any other employer-offered program or pre-existing insurance plan.

  • Coverage includes marriage and family counseling for spouses and children, as long as a firefighter is also participating.

Training & Support

  • The Multi-Agency Peer Support Team occasionally offers training for agencies and individuals.

    To request a training, please email peersupport@lyonsfire.org

  • The Multi-Agency Peer Support (MAPS) Team participates in psychological education as well as resiliency training to help support firefighters and their families

  • Individual counseling is available through the MAPS team to help support firefighters through event processing and recovery. Contact a clinician above to request a one-on-one session.