“Every police officer can tell you the story about the one call that got them.”
After Lapu Lapu VPD Employee & Family Support Webinar
The Employee Wellness Unit invites all VPD employees and their families who may have been impacted by the Lapu Lapu event to join a 40 minute presentation by psychologist, Dr. Randy Mackoff. There will be a short Q & A session afterwards. Download a poster (PDF).
BC Warrior Kids Camp, May 24 & 25, 2025
If you could, wouldn’t you want to help your child(ren) gain insight into how Operational Stress Injuries impact families, learn practical strategies to manage stress and challenges, discover their unique strengths, and grow in confidence, emotional awareness, and resilience, and build friendships with others who share similar experiences? Registration is open now for the Warrior […]
Register now for a new family doctor – first-come, first-served basis
It’s hard to look after yourself and your family, if you don’t have access to a family doctor. Aroga Lifestyle Medicine recently welcomed two family physicians, Dr. Ken Iwaasa (Victoria) and Dr. Amanda Ghuman (Vancouver), who are prioritizing first responders, veterans, and their families, each have approximately 500 spots available. With locations in Victoria and […]
Mental Health Screening Tools
Everyone has mental health and the more we learn about our own mental health, the better we are able to manage it. BC First responders has links on their website to a number of different screening tools for you and your family to use.
CIPSRT self-guided course provides free education
Published September 3, 2024 Canadian Institute for Public Service Research and Training (CIPSRT) is a trusted resource for first responder mental health information and training. This on-line self-guided well-being course is for Public Safety Personnel (PSP) AND for significant others … for free. The self-guided course provides free education and guidance on effective skills for managing […]