Here employees can get more information on participating in our research study, as well as access educational materials and links to resources on self-care and family care. Please also visit the Additional Training page.
If you are experiencing feelings of distress, call Crisis Centre of BC (1-800-784-2433), WorkSafeBC Crisis Support Line (1-800-624-2928), or 911.
Participating in the study Building Resilience in Public Safety
Employees from the participating agencies are invited to participate in our research study. We will provide an Invitation Letter for each of the steps/activities as the timelines approach.
Employees can choose to participate in one or more of these educational opportunities
Step 1: Psychological Health and Wellbeing Survey
The first psychological health and wellbeing (PHW) survey was completed in 2022.
The final PHW survey closed on Dec 9, 2024.
Step 2: Courses in Resilience
Three online courses in resilience (Individual, Family, Workplace resilience) are now closed.
Frequently asked questions about the resilience courses are found here:
Steps 3 and 4: Follow-up Survey and Focus Group
The post-course surveys are now closed.
Step 5: Project completion survey
Participants have completed a final psychological health and wellbeing (PHW) survey at the end of the project. This survey closed on December 9, 2024.
Educational Materials
How to Evaluate Wellness Products and Services Intended for Public Safety Personnel (CIPSRT)
https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/en/evaluating-wellness-products-and-services-intended-for-public-safety-personnel
How to Identify and Manage Stress (Canadian Institute of Public Safety and Training – CIPSRT)
https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/en/crrp/how-to-identify-and-manage-stress
How to Support a Co-worker Experiencing Mental Health Issues (CIPSRT)
https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/en/cipsrt-launches-new-guide-to-help-support-psp-experiencing-mental-health-issues
Leading Through a Crisis: Tips for Public Safety Leaders (CIPSRT)
https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/en/crrp/leading-through-a-crisis-tips-for-public-safety-leaders
Moral injury: What is it and Why Should I Care? What are morals, ethics, and values are and how can they affect mental health when they conflict (CIPSRT)
https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/en/crrp/moral-injury-what-is-it-and-why-should-i-care
Six Steps to Finding a Clinician – A guide for Public Safety Personnel seeking Mental Health Treatment (CIPSRT) – download
https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/en/resources/six-steps-to-finding-a-clinician
Self-Care Resources
BC First Responders’ Mental Health
• https://bcfirstrespondersmentalhealth.com/
• searchable guides & resources for PSP – https://bcfirstrespondersmentalhealth.com/resources/
Canadian Institute of Public Safety Research and Training (CIPSRT)
• Knowledge for You – https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/en/knowledge-for-you/about
• 40+ Webinars – https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/en/knowledge-for-you/webinars
Canadian Mental Health Association
• https://cmha.ca/find-info/mental-health/general-info/
• practical advice – https://mentalhealthweek.ca/info-articles/
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
• https://suicideprevention.ca/
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
• https://www.camh.ca/
PSP Mental Health website
• find mental health services for PSP – https://www.pspmentalhealth.ca/
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
• resources for employees and how to address various psychological issues
• https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/topic/Resources-for-employees
Family Care Resources
https://bcfirstrespondersmentalhealth.com/looking-to-help/as-family-friends/
https://suicideprevention.ca/im-concerned-about-someone/