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...
As our society grapples with increasing mental health challenges, police services must adapt to support their officers effectively. At Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS), recognizing this critical need, several initiatives have been implemented to prioritize the...
This blog was taken from Dr. Brooke Bartlett’s webinar on Proactive Peer Support. To watch the full webinar, please click here. Peer support programs within first responder agencies have great potential to bolster mental health, foster camaraderie, and offer vital...
It’s been just over four years of PeerConnect. Four years since Superior North EMS approached us to help them. Their peer support coordinator was overwhelmed with the task of managing and tracking peer support connections, as well as ensuring all employees had...