Spouses Weekend

September 19 - 22, 2025


YMCA of the Rockies - Estes Park, CO

Registration Deadline: August 19, 2025


C.O.P.S. Spouses Weekend is planned for surviving spouses 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 Spouses Weekend Attendee:

“I choose to attend to be around others with the same experiences that I don’t have at home. I made new friendships, laughed for the first time in months, and gained knowledge about grief and feelings from counseling sessions.”

What to Expect

Experiencing the unimaginable death of your spouse can leave you struggling with profound changes, from reshaping life goals to navigating parenting, and the challenges of loneliness. At C.O.P.S. Spouses Weekend, you will find a supportive and safe environment where you can connect with others who truly understand your grief journey.


This weekend offers a welcoming space to relax and recharge. Licensed mental health professionals will be on hand to provide group sessions and optional individual counseling, as needed, ensuring you receive the necessary support to help you continue on your grief journey. Support sessions are coupled with wellness activities, giving you the chance to challenge yourself and connect with others with similar experiences. With the peaceful escape from daily life this weekend offers, our goal is for you to leave with a newfound sense of personal growth, lasting connections, and an expanded support network. For a detailed schedule of events, please click here to view our sample agenda for the weekend.


What is the Cost of the Weekend?

Your only expense is your travel to and from the Denver Airport if you are flying or to and from the YMCA of the Rockies 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:

  • Preparing for Trial and Post-Conviction Rights
  • Managing Relationships with Others Who are Grieving
  • Anxiety - How to Regain a Sense of Control
  • What to Expect in the First Few Years
  • How Do I Grieve What I Cannot Believe

Travel Information

If you are flying: You should plan to arrive at Denver International Airport (DEN) between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 19. You will be met by a C.O.P.S. representative at the airport and transported to the YMCA of the Rockies by bus. You will be transported back to the Denver Airport on Monday, September 22, by 11:00 a.m. Please be sure your return flight is AFTER 12:00 p.m. to allow time for check-in and security checks. 


If you are driving: You will need to arrive at the YMCA of the Rockies by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, and stay through breakfast on Monday, September 22. 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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