Mental health and wellness supports are especially important for first responder and those in other public safety careers. Information and resources are crucial to learning how to recognize signs of mental illness and access to appropriate supports. Support is available to help educate and link you to crisis and ongoing supports in your community
Suicide and Crisis
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, and/or if you are thinking about committing suicide, call 911 as soon as possible or get to your local Emergency Room.
Here are some other resources. Don’t hesitate to reach out.
In the News: Mental Health Supports for First Responders
First responders submit mental health claims through Worksafe BC
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Canadian police officer with PTSD is matched with a service dog for support