Health & wellness
IF YOU NEED HELP, SEEK HELP
For assistance, the fire service has a number of options:
CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT TEAM
CALL 1-800-559-3473 or nsfirecism.ca
Our provincial CISM team is available to assist after any line of duty critical incident by calling 1-800-559-3473 - https://www.nsfirecism.ca/
VOLUNTEER FIREFGHTER AND GROUND SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
To see full details on the program then please click HERE
CALL 1-833-768-2183
WEBSITE - One.telushealth.com
Username: nsvolunteer
Password: support
NS FIRST RESPONDERS' MENTAL HEALTH
WEBSITE - firstrespondersmentalhealthns
This website contains tools and resources for First Responders, employers, and families, however all Nova Scotians who work in stressful and demanding workplaces may also find these resources helpful.
NOVA SCOTIA MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE
CALL 1-888-429-8167
The Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line 1-888-429-8167 is available for any of your mental health concerns. - https://novascotia.ca/mental-health-and-wellbeing/
PSPNET
WEBSITE - pspnet.ca
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
WEBSITE - beforeoperationalstress
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
At Mesothelioma Lawyer Center, our mission is to put people diagnosed with mesothelioma and their families in touch with a highly experienced mesothelioma attorney in their area so they have access to their best possible financial compensation.
https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/occupations/asbestos-and-firefighters/
also
Check with your fire department insurance provider for any programs or support they can offer.
If your department has a Fire Chaplain or similar position this might be a great first step.
Contact your Doctor’s offices
Remember 211 is a great tool to find services and programs including mental health assistance https://ns.211.ca/
Wellness Canada Mental Health Portal: https://ca.portal.gs/?lang=en-ca
TO FIND ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Recognize how you are feeling
Take care of yourself
Stay connected
Maintain perspective