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Mental Health Resilience & Self-Care

Being a First Responder is a stressful job, and learning how to cope with stress is an important part of caring for yourself and the people close to you. These resources provide practical information, tools and strategies to help you manage stress,…
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Close-up photograph of a police officer with text "Share It. Don't Wear It" in context to mental health.

Access a Mental Health Specialist

Finding the right mental health support can make all the difference. Find the mental health service provider or service that’s right for you and understands what it means to work as a first responder or as a worker in a stressful and demanding…
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Mental-health awareness poster shows a weary male first responder with distressing thoughts projected across his face, including “I feel worn down,” “overwhelmed,” and “sometimes it’s hard to think clearly.” Bold white slogan “SHARE IT. DON’T WEAR IT.

Workplace Awareness Posters for First Responders

Use these posters to help your own workplace mental health resources, events, and activities to support first responders. They were designed with a white space on the bottom so you have the option to add information.  Click on any image to…
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CISM Family Handout pdf

Tips for how to support a loved one who has experienced a traumatic event.
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Accommodation Strategies pdf

Employer strategies to help First Responders safely stay at work after injury.
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Recommended Practices to Support Mental Health pdf

Twenty six recommended practices that organizations can apply to better support mental health.
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Staying Emotionally Healthy Guide pdf

This guide offers strategies to help you take care of your mental health.
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Mental Health Continuum Model – Mental Health Commission of Canada pdf

This document describes the different mental health phases first responders can experience throughout their careers.
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Helping Troubled Coworkers pdf

Advice on how to reach out to a co-worker you have concerns about.
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Critical Incident Stress Management pdf

A framework for debriefing after traumatic events.
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