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*In the event of an emergency please dial 911 immediately*
VALE Director of MH: Greg Podolak - 914-787-0355 - vale.domhr.2020@gmail.com
Practice & Businesses:
● https://www.overtherainbowllc.com/frwp.html- Alexandria, VA, wellness/counseling services for FR/Vets, (571)-970-2439
● https://www.warriorsheart.com/- Caroline County, VA; Sub abuse treatment facility for FR/Vets, (866)-891-5407
● https://projectpaladinfamily.weebly.com/- New Kent, VA,Christian based therapy for FR/Vets, (804)-698-0339
● https://www.thinlinewellnessandrecovery.com/-Harrisonbug, VA, EMDR/Other types of therapy for FR/Vets- (540)-200-8846
● https://tacticalrecovery.com/- Williamsburg, VA, Sub abuse treatment facility for FR/Vets (888)-430-4730
● https://thevbstrongcenter.org/- VA Beach, MH and Physical wellness forFR/Vets, (757)-507-7200
● https://www.libertyove.com/- VA Beach, MH Wellness/Resiliency program for FR/Vets, (757)- 818-0499
● https://gotyoursixcounseling.net/- Dumfries and Colonial Heights, VA ,Military/FR specific Clinicians (804)-835-4703
● https://reclaimingwellness.me/- Chesterfield, VA, Neurofeedback, (434)-607-5284
● https://www.drmicahallen.com/- Chesterfield, VA, Acupuncture, (804)-464-3315
● https://www.heroesfinancialcoaching.com/- Central VA, financial courses/trainings/planning for Vets/FR, (951)-760-9106
● https://www.restore.com/- Midlothian, VA, Holistic spa, such as chambers, infrared saunas and IV drips (330)-719-5535
● https://www.halfwildcounseling.com/- Ashland, VA, Private practice specializing in FR, (804)-867-7474
● https://harborofgracerecovery.com/- Havre De Grace, MD, comprehensive mental health services for FRs, (443)-502-8606 ● https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/- Marlboro, MD, Treatment center for Firefighters, (855)-900-8437
● https://www.otcounseling.com/- Mechanicsville, VA, Psych test/evals, (804)-398-8401
● https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com- Richmond, VA,TBI services, inpatient and outpatient, (804)-877-4000
● https://www.healthlinkva.com/- Mechanicsville, VA, Chiropractor and stretch services, (804)-559-6818
● https://proudpolicewife.com/- Virtual, support for spouses/couples of FR, info@proudpolicewife.com
● https://www.aegisjj.com/-Short Pump, VA, Bjj for First Responders (804)-214-6044
● https://www.risetointimacy.com/- Henrico, VA, Couples/relationships/intimacy services, groups, (804)-873-5825
● https://themadhouseva.com/- Petersburg, VA, Rage room, (804)-678-8304
● https://www.homesforheroes.com/- Henrico, VA, aides in Vets/FR’s who are looking at buying/selling homes, david@davidhebel.realtor
● https://www.thebell.garden/- Richmond, VA, Sound Baths, (804)-539-8594
Wellness Resources for First Responders: 501C3’S/Private Groups/Orgs:
● https://badgetothebone.com/- Chesterfield, VA, Podcast pertaining to FR and wellness, shared stores- run by LEO’s
● https://frontlinewriters.org/- Richmond, VA, Creative writing for FR, frontlinewritersrva@gmail.com
● https://www.facebook.com/unittoback/about- Chesterfield, VA- Outdoor Rec activities for FR/Vets, run by former FR/Vet, unittobackoutdoors@gmail.com
● https://veteransyogaproject.org/-Nova, Yoga training/sessions for FR/Vets, (203)-936-9642
● https://www.firefightersforhealth.org/en/home- Richmond, VA, HRV Biofeedback for Firefighters with cancer (804)-628-4649
● https://hcb2.org/- Richmond, VA, assisting with awareness for FR/Vets and cancer, (804)-334-0575
● https://www.operationfirstresponse.org/- Culpeper, VA, Providing financial assistance during emergency situations, (888)-289-0280
● Brews Brothers- Chesterfield, VA, Men’s wellness support group for Vets/FR, brewsbrothers2023@gmail.com
● https://mendedsparrow.org/- Mechanicsville, VA, Equine assisted learning/groups for Vets/FR, (804)-845-0536
● https://www.lighthouse4ps.org- VA Beach, App/resources for depts, 949-395-8349
● https://www.comancheoutdoors.org/- Spotsylvania, VA, Outdoor rec events/activities for Vets/FR, info@comancheoutdoors.org
● https://kriegergaming.com/- Albemarle, VA, Gaming for Vets/FR community, (703)-229-2207
● https://theheroacademy.org/- Central, VA, Trainings/events/support for service dogs, (804)-461-3232
● https://techfortroops.org/- Henrico, VA, Providing skills/opportunities/gaming community for Vets, (804)-521-7979
● https://firstrespondertherapydogs.org/- Central VA, providing therapeutic dogs to hang out with agencies, (804)- 502-3109
● War Dog Ranch-Howardsville, VA, Outdoor rec activities for Vets/FR, (434)-996-0944, social.wardog.ranch@gmail.com
● https://rebootrecovery.com/-Mechanicsville, VA, 12 week long, faith based trauma course for general, Vets and FR, (804)-201-6189
● https://holdfast.vet/-Gloucester, VA, Using water based rec for Vets/FR’s, (757)-603-7915
● https://www.devildogranch.org/- Chares City, VA, Equine assisted psychotherapy for Vets/FR, (804)-921-4962
● https://19hands.org/-Stafford, VA, Blacksmith for Vets/FR, (540)-538-7453
● https://www.vfrss.org/- Verona, VA, Peer support training/courses for depts, (540)-755-0208
● https://valeap.org/,-SW VA, Trainings, hot washes/AAR, (540)-817-9736
Meet our Director of Mental Health Resources: Greg Podolak (MSW Supervisee)
"Since the middle of 2023, I have been spearheading a wellness initiative for Law Enforcement throughout the Commonwealth in an attempt to bridge divides between the Mental Health Community and Law Enforcement Agencies. Essentially, the whole idea is to experience the work of an officer vicariously- this is done through continuous ride-alongs. In the event that we experience a critical or traumatic call, we are now bonded by that call. This framework would allow for us to discuss the event, whether in real time or after the fact, with a person that the officer is familiar with. I have working relationships with various departments, including: First Precinct RPD, Henrico Police and Chesterfield Police. My background includes coming from an LE family, doing overnights with Richmond Ambulance Authority while in grad school as apart of my Clinical program and being apart of many non-profit/private organizations for First Responders and their families. I work at a private practice, called Halfwild Counseling, where I work solely with First Responders, and provide individual, EMDR and group therapy.
Personal Phone Number: 914-787-0355
Email: vale.domhr.2020@gmail.com