Veteran and First Responder Wellbeing
- Clients & Families
- Clinicians & Professionals
Badge of Life Canada
Free virtual peer support for Canadian public safety personnel experiencing occupational stress injuries and related mental health challenges. Separate support opportunities are available for family members.
Format: Virtual | Cost: Free | Audience: Public safety personnel and families
Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS)
Confidential peer support for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, and their families affected by operational stress injuries. Connect with trained peers who have lived experience and understand the challenges of military service, recovery, and family life.
Format: Individual and group peer support | Cost: Free | Audience: CAF members, Veterans, and families
Wounded Warriors Canada
National mental health programs and support for Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, first responders, and their families. Programs address occupational stress injuries, trauma, resilience, and family wellbeing.
Format: Programs and online information | Cost: Funded programs available, subject to eligibility | Audience: Veterans, first responders, and families
Veterans Affairs Canada: Operational Stress Injury Clinics
Specialized mental health assessment and treatment for service-related psychological injuries, including PTSD. Clinics offer individual and group therapy, virtual and in-person services, and access to multidisciplinary mental health professionals. Family participation may also be available.
Format: Clinical assessment and treatment | Cost: Subject to eligibility and coverage | Audience: Eligible CAF members, Veterans, RCMP members, and families
Badge of Life Canada
Free virtual peer support for Canadian public safety personnel experiencing occupational stress injuries and related mental health challenges. Separate support opportunities are available for family members.
Format: Virtual | Cost: Free | Audience: Public safety personnel and families
Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families
Canadian research, educational resources, and professional learning opportunities focused on military and Veteran mental health. Topics include PTSD, moral injury, military sexual trauma, and the experiences of Veterans and their families.
Format: Online resources | Cost: Free resources available | Audience: Clinicians, service providers, and researchers
National Center for PTSD
Clinical resources from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs covering PTSD assessment, evidence-based treatments, military trauma, and co-occurring conditions. Includes professional education, clinical tools, and treatment guidelines.
Format: Online resources and training | Cost: Free resources available | Audience: Clinicians and mental health professionals
Phoenix Australia: Responder Assist
Evidence-informed clinical resources specifically developed for professionals treating emergency service workers. Includes guidance on PTSD, sleep disturbances, alcohol misuse, trauma assessment, and treatment planning.
Format: Online clinical resources and toolkits | Cost: Free resources available | Audience: Clinicians treating first responders
Wounded Warriors Canada: Introduction to Trauma Exposed Professionals
Eight-hour professional education course developed by Dr. Tim Black to help healthcare providers understand Canadian military and public safety culture, occupational experiences, and culturally responsive approaches to clinical care.
Format: Online course | Cost: $200 CAD; funded access available for approved eligible providers | Audience: Clinicians and healthcare professionals
Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT)
Canadian research, educational resources, and professional training focused on the mental health of first responders and other public safety personnel. Includes research on occupational stress injuries, trauma exposure, and evidence-informed approaches to prevention and treatment.
Format: Online resources | Cost: Free resources available | Audience: Clinicians, researchers, and public safety professionals
VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD
Evidence-based recommendations for the assessment, prevention, and treatment of PTSD and acute stress disorder. Includes a clinician summary, quick reference materials, and guidance on trauma-focused psychotherapies.
Format: Clinical guidelines and downloadable resources | Cost: Free | Audience: Clinicians and mental health professionals
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS)
International clinical resources covering traumatic stress assessment, PTSD prevention, evidence-based treatment, and complex PTSD. Includes treatment guidelines, assessment resources, and research-informed recommendations for clinical practice.
Format: Clinical guidelines and online resources | Cost: Free resources available; some member-only materials | Audience: Clinicians and researchers
Wounded Warriors Canada: Trauma Exposed Professionals 2
Professional training focused on clinician wellbeing when working with trauma-exposed populations. Addresses compassion fatigue, burnout, boundaries, co-regulation, and practical strategies for incorporating self-care into clinical practice.
Format: Online course | Cost: $200 CAD; funded access available for approved eligible providers | Audience: Trauma clinicians and mental health professionals
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