First Responder Weekend Retreat
Mission: Reset
October 2–4, 2026 · Private Wisconsin location · Hosted by the Center for Suicide Awareness
About the Weekend
A quiet weekend built specifically for the people who carry everyone else's worst days.
Mission: Reset is a private weekend retreat for first responders — law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, and military — from Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Iowa. It's hosted by the Center for Suicide Awareness, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Kaukauna, WI, and co-led by Jesse Coomer (Breathwork//Tactics) and James Stewart, Breathwork Instructor & Veteran Wellness Advocate.
Capped at 12–14 participants, the weekend is intentionally small — built for real rest and real connection, not a conference schedule.
What's Included
Stress Physiology Education
A clear, practical grounding in the nervous system science behind first-responder stress — and how tactical breathing changes it.
Tactical Breathing for On-Duty Use
Field-ready protocols you can bring back to the job the following week.
Guided Breathwork
Extended, facilitated breathwork sessions designed for deep nervous-system reset, not a quick demo.
Sauna & Ice Bath Contrast Therapy
Full hot-cold contrast protocols on-site, paired with breathwork for maximum physiological effect.
Quiet Reflection
Unstructured time and space, on purpose — recovery requires room to actually happen.
Peer Connection & Continued Support Planning
Real conversation with people who understand the job, plus a plan for what continued support looks like after the weekend ends.
Led By
Jesse Coomer & James Stewart
Jesse Coomer, founder of Breathwork//Tactics, and James Stewart, Breathwork Instructor & Veteran Wellness Advocate, co-facilitate the weekend. The retreat is hosted by Barb Bigalke, Founder & Executive Director of the Center for Suicide Awareness.