Intensive Outpatient Programs | IOP First Responder Workers’ Comp
A critical foundation for treatment whether you are stepping down or stepping up in levels of care.
Our IOP
Group Tele-Health Sessions:
Held for 3 hours a day x 3 days a week
Blocks include dual diagnosis process therapy
Provides education and skills for lasting recovery
1-on-1 Sessions:
1 hour of 1-on-1 therapy per week with primary clinician
Focus on individual needs
Insurance:
We accept most insurances
We'll guide you through the process by working with your insurance company
Contact our team for a verification of benefits
First Responder Workers’ Comp
When first responders experience injury or trauma on duty, specialized mental health treatment is crucial for their recovery. Stepstone Connect offers targeted Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) specifically designed for first responders navigating workers' compensation cases. Our trauma-informed clinicians deliver expert telehealth group sessions and individualized therapy to address work-related stress, injury recovery, and emotional resilience. Stepstone ensures seamless coordination with workers’ comp providers, facilitating timely, compassionate care. Our commitment is clear: supporting first responders on their path to wellness, empowering them to safely return to their essential roles, stronger and healthier.
Online Counseling
Telehealth Platform:
StepStone Connect’s telehealth platform has helped normalize and expand behavioral health care across generations.
We’re proud to provide accredited counseling and eliminate the barriers to behavioral health access.
Universal Access:
Easy, private, quick, and convenient way to connect
Empowers you to speak with clinicians at times and from locations of your choosing
Eliminates the time and expense of traveling to a clinician
Maintain Proper Life Balance:
Saves valuable time
Allows you to feel safe & secure at home
Maintains maximum privacy
Stepstone Clinicians
Nationally Recognized:
Stepstone’s clinicians are trauma-trained, culturally competent, and understand and respect your needs
They are recovery and trauma-informed therapists committed to your overall well-being
Stepstone Connect is accredited by The Joint Commission
Rigorously Vetted:
Our rigorous vetting and credentialing process is highly selective
Our Stepstone team also includes first responders, doctors, critical incident specialists, and other professionals who have dedicated their careers to wellness
We’re Built Exclusively for First Responders
Our program isn't a one-size-fits-all mental health solution. It’s designed from the ground up to meet the unique psychological, emotional, and occupational challenges faced by law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, corrections officers, dispatchers, and federal agents. You won’t have to explain “the job”—we already understand it.
Here’s Why We Lead the Nation in First Responder IOP Care
Built for the Badge. Powered by Trust. Proven to Heal.
Clinicians Who Get It
Our therapists don’t just work with first responders—they specialize in treating them. Every clinician is trained in trauma, PTSD, substance use, and burnout through the lens of public safety service. Cultural competency isn't an afterthought. It’s the foundation of our care.
100% Virtual, 100% Real
We offer fully virtual IOP services, making it easier for you to access care, no matter your location, schedule, or mobility. Whether you're still working, off-duty, or on restricted status, we make mental health care accessible without sacrificing connection or clinical excellence.
We Navigate Workers’ Comp So You Don’t Have To
We’re one of the few IOP providers nationally who specialize in Workers’ Compensation cases for first responders. Our team works directly with case managers, attorneys, and adjusters to get approvals fast, maintain documentation, and keep your care moving, without delays or red tape.
Return-to-Work or Retire With Purpose
Some of our clients return to the field stronger than ever. Others transition into retirement with clarity and dignity. We support both journeys with targeted clinical tracks, peer support, and personalized planning.
Proven Outcomes That Save Lives
We don’t just offer care. We offer results. We’ve guided thousands of first responders back to the field—or onto a new chapter shaped by their own terms and purpose.
