Revital Colorado

Revital Colorado is a non-profit organization dedicated to being a lifeline for our frontline. The purpose of Revital is to bring a proactive approach to combat the physical and mental challenges that come with being a first responder. We provide support and encouragement through a variety of platforms that revitalize mind, body, and spirit. Our relationship-based approach of using current or former first responder hosts to take other first responders on outings and utilizing the outdoors, allows for a safe space for these individuals to relax and share their own struggles. We believe that by decreasing outside stressors and helping connect first responders that we can increase both work performance and mental health. 

We offer monthly outings and retreats for firefighters, police, spouses, and families in which all of these outings are free for first responders. After the outings we can connect these individuals with our community partners for resources on relationships, parenting, clinical counseling, mental health, wellness, financial, purpose & identity. We also provide resiliency training, crew building, and assist with officer reintegration programs for departments. 

Testimonials: 

"What I get out of Revital is an opportunity to allow myself to get away from my everyday routine. Reminding myself that there is a lot of life to live and to be engaged with it. Learning to balance work, family and my personal life is a work in progress. Thank you for reminding me how they all need balance."

"Revital is an amazing organization that has not only helped me decompress from work stressors, but life stressors as well. Being a 2-responder household can sometimes be tough, but with the outings, trainings, and support from Revital we have both found different outlets that help us each individually, therefore helping us being better partners to each other. Thank you for everything you do Revital!" 

"It’s so great to just get outside and meet people and do things I wouldn’t normally do. Especially on day one when I’m exhausted. Helped set the tone for the rest of my days off and leave work at work." 

"It provides a community of like-minded people to enjoy events outside of our stressful work life. I’m just thankful there is an organization I feel I can fit into and learn how to be a better firefighter, husband and friend." 

"It's the only thing right now that helps me get out of the house and my headspace. It's really healing to be in a positive place with other people in the industry."  

"I hesitate to use a buzz word like “revolutionary” but that is exactly what comes to mind when I think of the work Revital is doing. Going fly fishing with someone who understood the stresses of the job was an incredible experience. I was able to learn a new hobby, breathe fresh mountain air, and take time to truly feel relaxed. I can’t recommend it enough and would encourage everyone on the job to take advantage of this amazing resource." 

“It’s hard to put into words what these outings mean. Being outdoors and in nature has done so much for my health and wellbeing outside of the fire department. Fly fishing has been a way for me to decompress and appreciate life again. Revital is giving men and woman first responders opportunities to find positive ways to deal with the stress of the job and life. I am truly appreciative of what they are doing!!” 

"I believe that Revital is ahead of the curb in treating mental health. There is a growing body of research showing being out in nature and participating in a relaxing activity is just as if not more effective than pharmaceuticals. It could be a great alternative or combination for treatment. I sometimes forget how lucky we are to have a beautiful outdoor playground right in our backyard here in Colorado."