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Additional Resources

There are many organizations that support positive mental health for first responders and their families. BC Association of Clinical Counsellors https://bcacc.ca/counsellors BC Crisis Centre https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca Canadian Mental Health Association …

Well Beyond: Transition to Retirement

Developed to assist in adjusting to retirement, the program has two key components – Transition to Retirement: An Organizational Systems Framework, and Peer-based Transition Coaching. The Emergency Service Foundation …

Respect Map

The Respect Map is a searchable directory of Canadian organizations and service providers who support veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, emergency responders, and their …

Expert Guidelines: Diagnosis and treatment of PTSD in emergency service workers

These guidelines were prepared within the context of the complete Australian Guidelines for the Treatment of Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Guidelines. The reports aims to utilize …

PSPNET

PSPNet offers a variety of courses and free resources aimed at Public Service Personnel (PSP) which includes first responders. PSPNet (Courses for Public Service Personnel) https://www.pspnet.ca/en/for-psp PSPNet Families (Resources …

Retirement Reimagined Workbook

Developed by Tammy Vigue, the Retirement Life Planning MAP looks at 3 retirement success factors: Mindset, Authentic Self, and Purpose. The map workbook helps individuals define their values, strengths, …

Sleep Resources

Recognizing that sleep is an integral part of maintaining your mental health, the following is a list of resources geared towards improving your sleep hygiene. Report on the Effects …

Emergency Services Foundation: Families Guide

Developed by the Emergency Services Foundation, Victoria, Australia, this Guide is intended to help families of emergency service workers – especially families of volunteers.

Family Resilience Perspectives Series: Dispatch

Family members are often the first to notice changes in the mood and behaviour of their first responder loved one. It can be helpful for families to understand the …

2023 Conference – Day 1 – Leading by Example: Dave Samson Video

Leading by Example: Dave Samson Dave Samson candidly shares more about his experience as Deputy Fire Chief, and discusses the challenges that he faces in supporting his crew, and …