by Dana Alexander | Nov 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Nestled on Vancouver Island, off the westernmost edge of Canada, the Victoria Police Department (VicPD) is home to a dedicated team of 400 employees, including 250 sworn officers and 150 professional support staff. When it comes to supporting their workforce, VicPD...
by Dana Alexander | Oct 1, 2024 | First Responders, Peer Support
Author: Jed Hyland In my work with various first responder departments, I’ve seen a wide spectrum of engagement with wellness and peer support systems. Some departments haven’t even begun the wellness conversation, while others resemble pro sports franchises...
by Dana Alexander | Jul 9, 2024 | Peer Support
Hayley Peek Peer support has undeniable benefits when it comes to mental wellbeing, but along with those benefits comes a unique set of challenges. It’s essential to explore how, as peer supporters, we can maintain our roles while prioritizing and...
by Dana Alexander | May 29, 2024 | Peer Support
Peer support programs are integral to fostering mental and emotional well-being in first responder agencies. However, traditional peer support systems may face limitations due to an agency’s size, geographic location, funding availability, and the comfort level...
by Dana Alexander | May 1, 2024 | First Responders
Kathy Rolfe “I never thought I’d be the one sitting in a shrink’s office.” I’ve heard this countless times over my 10 years of treating first responders, veterans and actively serving military personnel. The internal conflict is visible as they sit...
