Co-Workers for Couples Weekend

April 11 - 14, 2025


Epworth By The Sea - St. Simons Island, GA

Registration Deadline: March 11, 2025


C.O.P.S. Co-Workers for Couples Weekend is planned for surviving co-workers, active or retired, and their spouse/domestic partner * (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.


*Domestic Partner is defined as a long term committed legal or interpersonal relationship between two individuals who live together and share a common domestic life (i.e., not just a boy/girlfriend).



Testimonial from a 2024 Co-Workers for Couples Weekend Attendee:


“This retreat is something that I look forward to every year. It’s become an anchor for my marriage. Grief is not linear, and some years we’re in good shape, others, not so much. It means a lot to be able to look forward to this retreat.”


What to Expect

C.O.P.S. Co-Workers for Couples Weekend offers a safe and confidential environment for couples to openly share their grief and gain insight into each other's experiences. Oftentimes, surviving co-workers struggle to articulate their feelings to friends and family after losing a close colleague. All the while their significant others may worry about their loved ones' well-being and feel unsure how to provide the needed care and support. 


During this weekend, you'll have the chance to attend group sessions facilitated by licensed mental health professionals with extensive backgrounds working with law enforcement officers and their families. These clinicians offer resources to equip you with valuable tools to enhance your relationship and navigate daily challenges. Additionally, you'll enjoy engaging in couple-focused activities that provide connection, laughter, and allow you to build a supportive network with others who truly understand your journey. 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 Jacksonville, FL Airport or to and from Epworth By The Sea 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:

  • Meaningful Conversations with My Partner
  • Leaving the Badge at Work
  • Anger - Name It to Tame It
  • How to Overcome the “What Ifs”
  • Dealing With Fear That Has Crept Into My Marriage


Travel Information

If you are flying: You should plan to arrive at Jacksonville Airport (JAX) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11. You will be met by a C.O.P.S. representative at the airport and transported to the Epworth By The Sea by bus. You can make your return flight out of Jacksonville Airport on Monday, April 14 after 12:00 p.m.



If you are driving: You will need to arrive at the Epworth By The Sea by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11, and stay through breakfast on Monday, April 14. 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.


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