The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is opening on March 3, 2017. The mission of the IAFF Center is: "To offer treatment for successful recovery from post-traumatic stress and co-occurring Read More
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Saskatchewan Changes Law to Help Workers with Psychological Injuries
On October 25, 2016, the Saskatchewan government changed the Workers' Compensation Act so that it covers all forms of psychological injuries. "Establishing this presumption is an assurance to anyone suffering that they will be believed," [Labour Minister Don Morgan] said. Read More
New PTSD Treatment Clinic for First Responders Opening in November 2016
Homewood Health will be opening an outpatient clinic in Mississauga, Ontario in November 2016. The Clinic offers First Responders immediate access to personalized program and treatment therapies for PTSD and other trauma-related conditions. The Homewood Clinic is the only group-based, Read More
Canadian Survey to Assess Operational Stress Injuries and Symptoms for Canadian First Responders and other Public Safety Personnel
On September 1, 2016, the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) launched a national survey to assess operational stress injuries and symptoms for Canadian first responders and other public safety personnel. This anonymous survey will provide CIPSRT Read More