Webinars and other online resources
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Managing Mental Health: Tools for our Public Safety Professionals and their Families
Hosted by Axon Canada in partnership with Canada Beyond the Blue
View the recording here - WEBINAR
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Conversation with Dr. Duncan Shields about resiliency and adapting
View the recording here - Dr. Shields
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Web Articles
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BC COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool
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Coronavirus Stress on First Responder Families Blog Post
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Article on trying to find work/life balance while self-isolating
Resources For Working Through Grief and Loss
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A few quick reads on grief and loss at this time
Grieving from Canadian Mental Health Association
Understanding grief in the age of Covid Pandemic
How to help our friends grieve
Bereavement during the Covid 19 pandemic
How Do We Even Grieve Right Now?
What Does It Mean To Be Strong In Grief?
How to support each other during COVID-19
Videos
Talking about loss and hardship
Resilience Lessons-Fighting permanence
Nora McInerny Ted Talk - We Don't Move On From Grief, We Move Forward With It
Irish Hospice Association - Grief in Exceptional Times
Podcasts
Unlocking Us with Brene Brown - David Kessler and Brené on Grief and Finding Meaning
What's Your Grief? - Grief In The Time of COVID-19
The Takeaway - Grief Is Everywhere in the Age of COVID-19
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Resources for Children and Families
Article about Mindfulness and Children - NY Times
Apart of Me - Online Game App about Love and Loss
Good Grief - website dedicated to children and families
Funerals in a pandemic: Navigating a new normal
General Mental Health During COVID-19
Heads Up Guys – COVID-19 Information Hub
Psychology Today – Grieving during COVID-19
Option B – Website dedicated to building resilience
Canadian Mental Health Association – COVID-19 focused information
GENERAL RESOURCES
VPD Benefits Booklet
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If you have any questions about your benefits, please contact us at info@vancouverbeyondtheblue.com
Wondering how to pick the right psychologist or counsellor for you?
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Canada BTB has created a guide that can help you through the process!
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We have created a list of professionals who have been used by VPD families.
Please let us know if there is anyone who should be added or if you have any questions.
Web Resources
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Association of Clinical Counsellors and Counselling BC - Find a counsellor that is a great fit for you
Clinics and Resources Listing - Mental Health and Substance Use Resources
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Here To Help BC - Explores strategies to help you take care of your mental health and use substances in healthier ways, find the information you need to manage mental health and substance use problems and learn how you can support a loved one.
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BC First Responders - BC First Responder's Mental Health resources
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Psychology Today Therapist Match - Finding a therapist that will be the best fit for you
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Talkspace - Talkspace App - An online resource where you can connect with a therapist online
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The Mind's The Matter - Information about Operational Stress Injuries and resources for families
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Family Coach for PTSD - National Center for PTSD (American resource)
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Honour House Society - Honour House Society is a refuge, a home away from home for Canadian Forces personnel, emergency services personnel and their families to stay, completely free of charge, while they are receiving medical care and treatment in the Metro Vancouver area.
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Children of the Street (a program from PLEA) - Information for at-risk youth about sexual exploitation and internet safety
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VPD Women's Personal Safety Team - Women's Personal Safety Workshops
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Nurse Practitioner Heidi Dunbar and Connect Health Care - Functional Medicine, Root Cause Analysis and Trauma-Informed Care
Shirleen Chandra - Restorative Massage
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Polo Health - Naturopathic Medicine
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VPD Peer Support Unit and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team
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This is a team of sworn VPD members who provide group and individual support and referrals to members.
The Unit also has a list of approved psychologists and can speak to you about resource options.
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Email: peersupport@vpd.ca
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Cell: 604-353-3709 (monitored 24/7)