Specialized Psychotherapies - Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment

Specialized Psychotherapies Grant

Grants to provide evidence-based trauma treatment for ski patrollers, bike patrollers, and heli guides who are regularly exposed to potentially traumatic incidents and may develop significant stress injuries, substance use disorders, and/or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Geographic Scope: Any Ikon Pass resort in the U.S. and Canada, including: Alta Ski Area, Alyeska Resort, Arapahoe Basin, Aspen Snowmass, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Big Sky Resort, Blue Mountain (Ont.), Blue Mountain Resort (PA), Boyne Mountain, Brighton, Camelback Resort, CMH Heli Skiing & Summer Adventures, Copper Mountain, Crystal Mountain, Cypress Mountain, Deer Valley Resort, Eldora Mountain Resort, The Highlands, Killington-Pico, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, June Mountain, Loon Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, Mt. Bachelor, Palisades Tahoe, Panorama, Red Mountain, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Schweitzer, SkiBig3, Snowbasin, Snowbird, Snowshoe, Snow Valley, Solitude Mountain Resort, Steamboat, Stratton, Sugarbush, Sugarloaf, The Summit at Snoqualmie, Sunday River, Sun Peaks Resort, Sun Valley, Taos, Tremblant, Windham Mountain Club, Winter Park

Purpose: To provide up to $1,000 per patroller or heli guide to pay for evidence-based trauma treatment that Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) do not provide.

Target Population:

• Ski patrollers
• Bike patrollers
• Heli guides

Covered Treatments:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for PTSD
• Prolonged Exposure Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy
• Substance Use Treatment

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a ski patroller, bike patroller, or heli guide at any Ikon Pass resort in U.S. or Canada
• Must use funds toward evidence-based trauma treatment

Application Deadline: Rolling basis - applicants can apply at any time throughout the year

Provider Options: Applicants may work with their own provider or seek assistance from AMCCF to find a local or virtual provider

Application Process

1. Access Application: Click "Apply Now" on the Specialized Psychotherapies page
2. Complete Application Form: Submit online application
3. Provide Documentation: Include supporting documentation for your trauma treatment needs
4. Provider Information: Identify your provider or request AMCCF assistance in finding one
5. Submit: Submit application at any time throughout the year
6. Review: Foundation staff will review applications on rolling basis

Key Information

• Timing: Can apply at any time throughout the year
• Provider Support: AMCCF can assist in locating local or virtual evidence-based trauma treatment providers if needed
• Award Limit: Up to $1,000 per patroller or heli guide