About BRAVE
Founded in 2023, BRAVE Together, a program of Restoration Outdoors, is a Washington State based organization dedicated to supporting first responders and veterans across State through proactive, trauma-informed care—helping them long before they reach a crisis point.
With timely and compassionate support, we work to prevent suicide and reduce the long-term impact of severe PTSD. Our approach focuses on early intervention, strong community connection, and healing-centered practices that build lasting resilience.
At BRAVE Together, we believe no one should face trauma alone. That’s why we walk beside those who protect and serve—every step of the way.
Our Mission & Impact
BRAVE Together exists to reach our heroes before crisis strikes.
We offer free, confidential trauma healing sessions for first responders and veterans, led by highly trained trauma therapists who specialize in the unique pressures of service life. Our sessions create a safe, peer-supported, space space to unpack trauma, restore resilience, and prevent emotional collapse before it begins. Because with early intervention, healing is possible, PTSD can be reduced, and suicide can be prevented. One healed life can transform a family, a department, and a community.
BRAVE Testamonials
Police Officer, WA
"BRAVE Together for first responders has been life-changing for me. The support and understanding from others in similar roles helped start my healing journey, and after 20 years of service, I finally feel like I can be myself again."
US Military Special Operations
"After multiple years of deployments, BRAVE Together helped me process my trauma and gave me the tools to move forward. Connecting with fellow veterans and first responders who truly understood my experiences was incredibly healing."
Deputy Sheriff, WA
"As a veteran deputy, I carried my struggles alone, not knowing where to turn for help. This group gave me a safe space to open up, find support, and finally begin to heal."
Firefighter/ EMT, WA
"I didn't know what group work was at first. I walked in as a stranger but was instantly welcomed and made to feel like I belonged. I was amazed at how comforting everyone was. The group became a safe space where I felt like I could share anything—it was truly life-changing.."
US Navy
"After I got out of the military, I faced whatever I was going through while missing a huge part of what I had become—my heart and soul. All those I served with were no longer available to me in the same way, and I felt very lost and alone. I thought maybe this was how it was going to be for the rest of my life, but then I found this group. The support, accountability, respect, and admiration we share for each other gave me the strength to continue on my own journey. I just had to show up to find that out."
Police Officer, WA
"Sharing my experiences in a safe space with others who understand the weight of trauma helped me realize I am not alone in my struggles. I left feeling lighter, knowing I'm taking steps forward on my healing journey."
Join a BRAVE Retreat!
If you are a veteran or first responder interested in attending a BRAVE retreat, please fill out our contact form and a member of our team will be in touch soon. All inquiries are private and confidential.
Mental Health Resources
You do not have to carry this alone. Whether you are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, substance-use concerns, family stress or a mental-health crisis, confidential support is available.
Need Help Right Now?
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential crisis support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout the United States.
-
Call or text: 988
-
Online chat: https://988lifeline.org/
-
Available: 24/7/365
-
Who it serves: Anyone experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, a mental-health crisis or substance-use concerns
Resources for First Responders and Veterans
Code 4 Northwest
Code 4 Northwest provides free, confidential crisis response, peer support and referrals for Washington first responders and their families. Support includes mental-health counseling referrals, substance-use treatment resources, financial counseling and connections with people who understand the demands of the profession.
-
Crisis line: 425-243-5092
-
Email: Help@Code4NW.org
-
Available: 24/7/365
-
Cost: Free
-
Website: https://code4northwest.org/
-
Who it serves: Washington first responders and their families
Deer Hollow Recovery
Deer Hollow provides trauma-focused mental-health and addiction treatment for first responders, veterans and civilians. Its specialized programs address PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, insomnia, suicidal ideation and co-occurring mental-health conditions.
Deer Hollow offers structured treatment in a peer-supported environment where first responders and veterans can receive care alongside people who understand service-related trauma.
-
Admissions: 801-679-6669
-
Location: 13867 S. Bangerter Parkway, Suite 201, Draper, Utah 84020
-
Website: https://deerhollowrecovery.com/first-responders-and-veterans/
-
Who it serves: First responders, veterans and civilians seeking trauma, mental-health or addiction treatment
-
Important: Deer Hollow is a treatment provider and admissions resource, not an emergency crisis line.
Human Resolve LLC – Oriana Noël Cozzolino, LICSW
Oriana Noël Cozzolino, LICSW, is BRAVE’s dedicated trauma therapist. With 25 years of education, training, and experience, she brings a compassionate, collaborative approach grounded in respect, purpose, and exploration. Oriana helps individuals draw upon their resilience, strengths, and resources as they work through trauma and move toward healing and restoration.
Human Resolve LLCPhone: (360) 402-7739Office: 2118 Caton Way SW, Olympia, WA 98501
Website: humanresolve.org
Contact: Send Oriana a message
A Message From Brave Together
Asking for help is not weakness. It is a courageous step toward healing, restoration and renewed connection with the people who matter most.
Brave Together provides peer-supported, therapist-led opportunities for first responders and veterans to begin addressing trauma in a confidential and supportive environment. Brave Together is not an emergency-response service, crisis hotline or substitute for professional medical or mental-health treatment. If you are in crisis, call or text 988. If there is an immediate danger to you or someone else, call 911.
Trauma-informed support for first responders & veterans in Washington State.
Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Contact email: BRAVETogetherCareTeam@gmail.com