PeerConnect for Nipissing District Paramedic Services has been a tremendous success since its implementation. As the peer support coordinator, I have seen first-hand the positive impact this first responder wellness app has had on the mental wellbeing of our staff....
This week marks nine years since Canada ended its military mission in Afghanistan. More than 40,000 Canadian Armed Forces members served in the war. Thousands were injured and/or faced trauma and 158 members made the ultimate sacrifice. First responders, including...
Welcome to Wellness Wednesday! Today, we’re going to talk about the importance of self-care for first responders and how they can incorporate it into their daily routine. As first responders, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services (EMS)...
Supporting their members is number one goal with PeerConnect For most organizations, budgets are always tight for peer support teams. Since implementation, PeerConnect is making it easier for Essex-Windsor EMS to support their members in a way that is cost-effective...
Supporting your staff after an incident is key to helping first responders normalize responses to an event and optimize recovery. Read below to learn how pro-active peer support can support your organization. People have been using reactive peer support for years, and...
You may be asking yourself how peer support can help First Responders in my organization? Or what exactly is peer support? Well you’ve come to the right place! Peer support is emotional and practical support between two people who share a common experience. A Peer...
