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Peer Counselling

The program implementation is currently in its initial planning stages. We expect to release the details and the model we choose  to follow in the coming weeks. This service will be the  be the cornerstone of our efforts to provide effective mental health awareness for our members. Please make a effort to return for the program plans and goals. Thank you.

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Resilent Minds

‘Resilient Minds- Building the Psychological Strength of Fire Fighters’ is a four- module mental health and resiliency program developed in partnership by VFRS and the Canadian Mental Health Association - Vancouver Fraser Branch. Modules are delivered in a face-to-face format with trained facilitators. The overarching goals of the program are to: 

  • • Decrease the risk of developing a stress disorder or other mental illnesses due to workplace incidents and/or unhealthy stress 

  • • Mitigate the negative impacts of mental illness and trauma through early recognition and early intervention 

  • • Support the public while on the frontline 

  • • Improve the psychological health of fire staff while cultivating resilience and enhancing quality of life. 

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