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Jeff's Story

After five years of volunteer firefighting and many more as a professional, it’s time to talk a bit.

As a recruit volunteer in Ottawa, recruits and our families were told we would be forever changed by the demands of our job.

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Trauma / PTSD

Wounded Warriors and Ontario Shores Partnership

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) and Wounded Warriors Canada are proud to announce a new partnership to support Ontario’s public safety personnel (police, fire, paramedics, correctional workers, dispatchers) and their families.

Wounded Warriors Canada and Ontario Shores Launch New Service to Support Mental Health Needs of First Responders

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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) and Wounded Warriors Canada today announced a new service to meet the growing mental health needs of First Responders.

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Trauma / PTSD

Mental Health App Launched for DRPS Employees

A new mental health app for police employees in Durham Region may spread to other emergency services across Canada.

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Technology

First Responder Assist

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Wounded Warriors Canada and Ontario Shores recognize the need to provide a range of specialized mental health services, including prevention, crisis supports and treatment to First Responders.

#MindVine Podcast Episode 75 - DRPSupport App Launches on #BellLetsTalk

Episode 75 of the #MindVine Podcast features Dr. Krystle Martin, Research Scientist at Ontario Shores and Staff Sergeant Rob Williamson of the Durham Regional Police discussing Bell Let's Talk Day as well as the launch of DRPSupport, a new mental health app to support police personnel in Durham Region. This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@chrisbovie1).

Employment / Workplace

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#MindVine Podcast Episode 60 - COVID-19 Kendra Fisher, Athlete, First Repsonder and Advocate

In this episode, we have special guest Kendra Fisher, a mental health advocate, firefighter and athlete. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team member Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers).

Advocacy

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Sports

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