Family Support
Resources and support that are available to the families of first responders who may be struggling with their mental health.
GARNET Families
Here for Families: Evidence-based resources and a community who gets it – serving military, veteran, first responder and other public safety families.
Camp Maple Leaf
Camp Maple Leaf offers a one week camp session for the children of military and first responder families who live with an operational stress injury as a result of their service. Located in Ontario.
Camp F.A.C.E.S.
Camp F.A.C.E.S. PTSD Family Retreats Is an initiative dedicated to families living with a First Responder diagnosed with PTSD. Camp F.A.C.E.S. hosts two weekends per year for First Responders in June. Located in Ontario.
Vancouver Beyond The Blue
Vancouver Beyond The Blue is a peer-led, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting families of law enforcement officers in Vancouver. It strives to promote an awareness of our officer’s worth as well as an understanding of the joys and struggles that are uniquely experienced in life in law enforcement.
https://www.vancouverbeyondtheblue.com/
Canadian Critical Incident Stress Foundation
Resources on supporting a love one’s recovery.