Co-Workers Weekend

September 26 - 29, 2025


YMCA Trout Lodge - Potosi, MO

Registration Deadline: August 26, 2025


C.O.P.S. Co-Workers Weekend is planned for surviving co-workers, active or retired, (21 years or older) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria. Other relatives and friends are not eligible to attend.



Testimonial from a 2024 Co-Workers Weekend Attendee:

“Coming here grounds me. It releases all the negativity this career brings. With the number of losses my department has had since I started my career, it is a constant reminder of how precious our lives are and I don’t want to lose sight of that.”

What to Expect

C.O.P.S. Co-Workers Weekend is designed for surviving co-workers to find support and understanding among fellow law enforcement officers who have faced the tragedy of a line-of-duty death. The weekend offers a safe space to openly discuss the difficulties you may be encountering, whether they stem from your loss or your current work environment.

 

During this weekend, you will connect with others who genuinely can relate to your struggles and can provide meaningful support and advice. Participants will engage in group sessions with optional individual counseling, all led by licensed mental health professionals who have experience helping law enforcement officials. Support sessions are coupled with wellness activities, giving you the chance to challenge yourself and connect with your peers. Our goal is for you to leave this weekend feeling acknowledged and equipped with a lasting support network of peers who actually “get it.” For a detailed schedule of events, please click here to view our sample agenda for the weekend.


Attendance for this weekend is strictly confidential, and participant names are not shared.

What is the Cost of the Weekend?

Your only expense is your travel to and from the St. Louis Airport if you are flying or to and from the YMCA Trout Lodge if you are driving. All lodging, meals and activities are provided at no cost. If you fail to cancel your attendance and you do not show up for the weekend, you could be subject to a participation fee for the following year’s weekend.

Session Examples:

  • Survivor Guilt 
  • The Suicide Epidemic
  • How to Help Your Department Understand What You Are Going Through
  • Awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • I’m Burnt Out

Travel Information

If you are flying:  You should plan to arrive at St. Louis Lambert Airport (STL) between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26. You will be met by a C.O.P.S. representative at the airport and transported to the YMCA Trout Lodge by bus. You will be transported back to the St. Louis Airport on Monday, September 29, by 11:30 a.m. Please be sure your return flight is AFTER 12:30 p.m. to allow time for check-in and security checks.


If you are driving:  You will need to arrive at the YMCA Trout Lodge by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 26, and stay through breakfast on Monday, September 29. Meals and activities are planned; no late arrivals or early departures, please.


Limited travel assistance may be available. Contact your local C.O.P.S. Chapter or contact the C.O.P.S. National Office for additional information.


Please Note: This program is held at a YMCA facility. All YMCA facilities are required to screen guests through the Raptor sex offender registry. Your information will be shared with the YMCA Trout Lodge (First Name, Last Name, and DOB) and checked in the national sex offender database. If you have questions about this information, please contact the Services Department at 573-346-4911.


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