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First Responders | Public Safety

First Responders often face trauma and may experience emotional or physical reactions—immediately or over time. Specialized support is available for First Responders and their families. Start here or connect with your support team to find the right fit for your needs.

BC First Responders'
Mental Health 

These assessment tools look for signs or symptoms that can show up in some mental health issues. They can also help you look at patterns of feelings or patterns of substance use.

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MindHealthBC
 

If you feel like something just isn’t right, but aren’t sure what’s wrong,  this quiz may help. This is a tool to help identify possible mental health or substance use challenges that you may be struggling with.

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BC Search and Rescue Association

BCSARA Critical Incident Stress Management Program can be activated by and SAR member and/or family of a SAR member in BC. BCSARA provides peer support, post-incident debriefing and resiliency resources for volunteers.

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Mountain Muskox
 

Community to support and care for those who have been impacted by loss or trauma in the mountains, through monthly professionally facilitated peer support circles.

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Care to Speak | Care for Caregivers

A peer-based phone, text, and webchat service providing free and confidential support to health and social support workers in BC

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Paramedics & Dispatcher Mental Health

Know the signs and symptoms of Critical Incident Stress. Find support resources for Paramedics, Dispatchers and First Responders.

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First Responder Health

Your directory to finding an
Occupationally Aware
Healthcare Provider.  These trained providers provide culturally competent services to emergency workers and their loved ones.

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Whistler Fire Health and Wellness

A carefully currated support page for Whistler Firefighters, their support network, and anyone working the front line. Find critical incidence peer support, and crisis intervention. Learn about the signs and symptoms a stress reaction.

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USER NOTE:  This website is designed to provide general information only. The content and information provided on this site is not intended to provide medical, clinical or professional advice and should not be relied upon in that respect. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with any questions you may have, and before making any decision regarding treatment. Inclusion of resources on this website is not a recommendation or endorsement by the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation and/or the curators of this site. See Terms of Use for further information. If you are in immediate danger or have a medical emergency call 9-1-1. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide call 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE) anywhere in BC, or 9-8-8 (call or text) in Canada. If you feel you are in crisis call the local distress line at 1-866-661-3311 or Mental Health Support Line at 310-6789 (no area code). More Crisis Line numbers can be found on the Need Help Now page.

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