County Resources

Mental Wellness Services
Counseling to Fire & Rescue employees and immediate family members. For more information, visit our Quicklinks Page.

• Clinicians

  Rebecca Lee, PsyD
  Staff Psychologist
  202-527-4113 rebecca.lee@montgomerycountymd.gov

  Lori Rieckelman, LCSW-C
  MCFRS Staff Therapist
  240-777-2212 (Office)
  240-876-5790 (Cell) Lori.Rieckelman@montgomerycountymd.gov

MCFR Peer Support & Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team
Mental health support provided by peers after a critical incident or to help address non-emergent issues.

• Contact Information

  240-777-2277
  frs.peer_support_cism@montgomerycountymd.gov
  
  How to Access the CISM Team

External Resources

International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery (IAFF Members only)
Residential treatment for post-traumatic stress along with co-occurring depression, anxiety or substance abuse disorders.

• Contact Information
  13400 Edgemeade Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772
  301-358-0192
  866-582-0765 (Staffed 24/7)
  www.iaffrecoverycenter.com

  • About the Center
  • What to Expect

Fire/EMS Helpline - National Volunteer Fire Council
24 Hours a Day Helpline to assist with behavioral health issues, specifically designed to meet the unique needs of firefighters, EMTs, rescue personnel, and their families.

• Contact Information
  1-888-731-FIRE (3473)
  https://www.nvfc.org/fire-ems-helpline-1-888-731-fire-3473/

IAFF Peer Support (IAFF Members Only)
Seek out and talk with other peers about your concerns.

• Contact Information
  301-762-6611
  410-310-3085 (Eric Fessenden)

Firestrong Crisis & Support Line (Firefighters & family members)
Crisis and support line for firefighters and family members that's available 24 hours a day.

• Contact Information
  844-525-FIRE (3473)

12 Step Recovery Group (Active & Retired Montgomery County Firefighters Only)
This meeting is not affiliated with MCFRS administration or the Local 1664 in any way.

• Location
  Meets every Wednesday at 8:00 am. St. Paul's Catholic Church (Church Hall); 9240 Damascus Road, Damascus, Maryland 20872.