Working together to support VPD employees – past and present – to reduce barriers to self-care & eliminate stigma around mental health.
The VPD Employee Wellness Unit maintains a list of counsellors & psychologists to make it easier for VPD staff to find a mental health professional that fits their needs.
The Vancouver Police Department has many peer support resources & initiatives to assist staff & their families with health & wellness concerns.
The VPD EWU maintains a list of other resources that can help you navigate your physical, mental, & emotional health.
The VPD’s on-staff athletic therapist, massage therapists, & physiotherapist are available to assist you with maintaining your physical wellbeing.
Recently, I had an occasion where I was reunited with some old colleagues. During the get-together, a retired member shared he was on medication because he had blood cancer. This shook me. I asked what symptoms he had to alert him to this, and he said, “I had no symptoms. I still don’t. It was […]
Recently, I had an occasion where I was reunited with some old colleagues. During the get-together, a retired member shared he was on medication because he had blood cancer. This shook me. I asked what symptoms he had to alert him to this, and he said, “I had no symptoms. I still don’t. It was […]
“One of the main symptoms of trauma is avoidance. Avoidance perpetuates a false sense of safety.”
“One of the main symptoms of trauma is avoidance. Avoidance perpetuates a false sense of safety.”
The Good Dad Podcast is hosted by Dr. David Khul, who was instrumental in getting the First Responder Resiliency Program (FRRP) up and running for police and firefighters.
The Good Dad Podcast is hosted by Dr. David Khul, who was instrumental in getting the First Responder Resiliency Program (FRRP) up and running for police and firefighters.