public safety agencies

Customized mental wellness programming for public safety agencies

At the heart of Dr. Brooke Bartlett’s work is a clear mission: to build culturally competent, practical, and effective wellness solutions that honor the realities of the first responder profession. She understands that resilience isn’t built during a crisis — it’s built long before. That’s why she partners with public safety agencies to create customized mental wellness programming that strengthens the entire workforce — from high-functioning personnel to those at risk or in crisis.

Dr. Bartlett’s approach is strategic and comprehensive, integrating three essential layers of support:

  • Prevention for healthy, high-performing personnel.

  • Early intervention for those showing signs of stress or burnout.

  • Crisis response for individuals or units affected by acute trauma or crises.

Because no two agencies are alike, her programming is never one-size-fits-all. She tailors services to your agency’s unique culture, size, location, and budget — ensuring that your personnel receive support that’s both relevant and sustainable.

With extensive experience working across the U.S. with law enforcement, EMS, fire (wildland and structure), and dispatch agencies, Dr. Bartlett brings practical insight and trusted expertise. Whether you’re just beginning to build a wellness program or looking to elevate an existing one, she’ll meet you where you are — and help move your agency forward.

  • Dr. Bartlett firmly believes that knowledge is one of the most powerful tools in maintaining mental wellness — especially in high-stress professions like public safety. When first responders are equipped with clear, relevant, and actionable information about mental health, they are better prepared to recognize warning signs, support their peers, and take ownership of their own wellness.

    This kind of education doesn’t just build awareness — it actively reduces stigma, shifts culture, and empowers personnel to speak up early, before small issues become larger problems.

    To support this mission, Dr. Bartlett offers customizable educational resources designed specifically for first responder audiences. Her training content is built with cultural competence, practical application, and science-backed strategies in mind — not clinical jargon or abstract theory.

    Educational offerings are available in multiple formats to meet your agency’s needs including in-person, live online, and self-paced/on-demand. Topics are wide-ranging and can be tailored for line personnel, peer support teams, command staff, or mixed groups, including:

  • Peer support is one of the most powerful tools an agency can have — when it’s built right. Whether you're launching a new program or strengthening an existing one, Dr. Bartlett partners with agencies to create peer support teams that are highly trained, trusted, and truly utilized by personnel.

    Her approach is straightforward: meet the agency where it’s at, assess its needs and culture, and build a peer support program that fits — not just on paper, but in practice.

    Peer Support Program Development services include:

    • Basic and Advanced Peer Support Training

    • Development of Formalized Program Policies and Materials

    • Ongoing Peer Support Team Supervision and Consultation

    • Recruitment and Internal Marketing Consultation

  • First responders face challenges that demand more than generic mental health solutions. Dr. Bartlett provides specialized consultation services to help public safety agencies design and implement targeted wellness programs that strengthen resilience, reduce burnout, and enhance operational readiness.

    Her consultation process is hands-on, customized, and focused on practical outcomes that work within the culture and realities of public safety professions.

    Consultation services include, but are not limited to:

    • Conducting Comprehensive Needs Assessments

    • Program Design and Development

    • Mental Wellness Policy and Procedure Development

    • Crisis Intervention Protocol Development

    • Identification and Integration of External Mental Health Resources

    • Ongoing Support, Evaluation, and Strategic Adjustments

    • Mental Wellness Content and Resource Development

  • Mental wellness visits are not therapy sessions or fitness-for-duty evaluations. Instead, they offer first responders a confidential, supportive space to connect with a culturally competent mental health professional — without stigma, labels, or formal assessments.

    Dr. Bartlett provides personalized wellness visits that are designed to promote mental strength, build trust, and support long-term resilience across the agency. Key benefits of wellness visits include:

    • Early identification of mental health concerns.

    • Stress management, resiliency, and coping strategies.

    • Resources and referrals.

    • Support and rapport building.