Home-Base Support Program
The job comes home.
So should the support.
The Home Base Support Program equips first responders and their families with tools, resources, and community — because a healthy home is the foundation of a healthy responder. Built with intentional space for LGBTQ+ families and every family makeup.
For the whole family
Not just the responder — partners, spouses, and family members have their own needs and deserve their own support.
For the whole family
LGBTQ+-affirming
Designed to include and center LGBTQ+ families — no heteronormative assumptions, no invisible barriers
Practical and evidence-based
Led by a licensed mental health professional with over a decade of experience in first responder relationships.
How to Build a Resilient First Responder Relationship
A one-hour workshop packed with practical strategies to strengthen connection, manage stress, and navigate the unique pressures of the job — together.
Workshop covers
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Understanding the emotional impact of the job
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Strengthening communication under stress
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Managing conflict after difficult shifts
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Building resilience as a unit
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Includes: free downloadable guidebook with exercises and resources to use beyond the session.
Includes: free downloadable guidebook with exercises and resources to use beyond the session.
Partner & family support meetings
Monthly virtual gatherings for first responder partners, spouses, and family members. A dedicated space to find community, share experiences, and feel less alone in what you carry.
Format: facilitated by mental health professionals and peer supporters. Pre-registration required.
Coming soon
What's next for HBSP
The program is growing. Here's what's in development — your feedback shapes what gets built.
In development
Peer support meetings for responders — a companion space for the responder themselves, facilitated by peers who understand the job.
Planned
Facilitated discussions on LGBTQ+-specific topics — covering experiences that traditional responder programs overlook entirely.
Your input needed
More workshops on topics you request — share what your home actually needs and we'll build it.
Program lead
Meet Katie Bingner, MS LCPC
Katie Bingner is a dedicated mental health counselor, communication coach and educator focused on providing personalized care for individuals seeking guidance and support.
Katie Bingner draws on over a decade of experience and training in evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate life's challenges with confidence and clarity. Katie is committed to providing you with the support, tools and resources needed to thrive, allowing you to focus on what truly—your personal growth and well-being.
Built for every family — including yours
Most first responder support programs were built around a single family model. The Home Base Support Program was designed from the start to include LGBTQ+ couples and families, non-traditional households, and every relationship structure. There are no assumptions here — just support.