Health & wellness

IF YOU NEED HELP, SEEK HELP

For assistance, the fire service has a number of options:

CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT TEAM


VOLUNTEER FIREFGHTER AND GROUND SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 

To see full details on the program then please click HERE

NS FIRST RESPONDERS' MENTAL HEALTH 

NOVA SCOTIA MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE

PSPNET


PSPNET provides service to Public Safety Professionals who are suffering from challenges related to depression, anxiety and posttraumatic stress. ICBT involves online learning modules focused on cognitive behavioral skills typically offered with weekly support from a therapist by secure email or telephone. They offer two programs. One is called the PSP Wellbeing Course which is appropriate for clients who have diverse mental health concerns. The other is called the PSP PTSD Course and is specific to clients who are primarily concerned with symptoms of posttraumatic stress. The ICBT programs have been tailored to meet the needs of PSP.

BEFORE OPERATIONAL STRESS (BOS) PROGRAM


The Before Operational Stress (BOS) program has been carefully designed to provide public safety personnel with theoretical, practical and experiential learning to enhance their resilience and mental health. BOS is a unique program that brings together cutting-edge clinical approaches with recognized scientific expertise to support psychological health and wellness of public safety personnel over the course of their operational careers.


TO FIND ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS, PLEASE CLICK HERE



MESOTHELIOMA LAWYER CENTER

https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/occupations/asbestos-and-firefighters/




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Recognize how you are feeling

Take care of yourself

Stay connected

Maintain perspective