Dedicated to the mental health of Maryland’s bravest – firefighters, police officers, nurses, EMTs, dispatchers, veterans, and active-duty military. Your courage saves lives; let us help you reclaim yours. Contact GBCC/Oasis today to begin your journey to mental wellness.
Why Specialized First Responder Care Matters
First responders carry experiences most people never face — trauma, crisis, loss, danger, and impossible split-second decisions. Over time, those experiences can take a deep emotional toll.
That’s why you deserve care from clinicians who understand the culture, the shifts, the pressures, and the unspoken rules of the job. At GBCC, our First Responder Care Program provides confidential, evidence-based behavioral health support tailored to those who protect and serve our communities.
Does This Sound Like You?
- Exhaustion that makes it hard to get out of bed
- Feeling overwhelmed or numb, even on days off
- Dreading the next shift or feeling the “Sunday Scaries” daily
- Carrying the job home with you—despite trying not to
- Feeling like you can’t open up because you’re the “rock” for everyone else
- Worry that no one outside your field will truly understand
We understand. And we’re here to help.
You’ve Carried Enough
You’ve seen things most people can’t imagine. You’ve responded to chaos when others ran the other way. You’ve had to stay calm, focused, and in control—because lives depended on it. But when the mission ends or the shift is over, the weight doesn’t go away. Maybe it shows up as:
- Sleepless nights or nightmares
- Feeling angry, numb, or disconnected from loved ones
- Guilt over what happened—or what didn’t
- Anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere
- Depression, hopelessness, or loss of purpose
- Difficulty transitioning to civilian life or life outside the uniform
Whether you served in the military, law enforcement, fire, EMS, or dispatch, your mind and body have endured more than most.
Now it’s time for support that meets you where you are.
What We Treat
Our clinicians specialize in concerns commonly faced by first responders, including:
- Trauma reactions & PTSD
- Critical incident stress
- Anxiety & depression
- Burnout & work-related stress
- Sleep disturbances
- Grief & cumulative loss
- Relationship strain
- Return-to-work or fit-for-duty stress
- Retirement transition challenges
How We Help
Our services are tailored to first responders, using proven, trauma-informed approaches including:
- Individual counseling
- Couples counseling
- Medication management
- Trauma processing (including EMDR where available)
- Short-term, solution-focused therapy
- Long-term therapy for complex or cumulative trauma
- Support during transitions (injury leave, retirement, departmental changes)
You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone
Your mental health matters as much as the safety and well-being of the community you protect. Whether you’re experiencing burnout, trauma symptoms, relationship strain, or simply need someone who understands the realities of your work — we’re here.
Your courage saves lives. Let us support yours.
Ready to Begin?
Take the first step toward healing and resilience.
For more information, questions, referrals, or to set up an appointment, contact:
Josie Bowers, LCPC
410-760-9079 x. 501
What Makes GBCC Different
- Confidential, judgment-free environment
- Clinicians trained in trauma, crisis response, and first responder culture
- Insurance-based behavioral health care
- Flexible scheduling with in-person and virtual options
- 29+ years of trusted service in Maryland