Connection to Care
Free, anonymous, and confidential phone support for BC municipal workers. Registered Clinical Counsellors available Monday to Friday, 8AM–10PM. Call 778-247-2273 (CARE).
Access ProgramCIRM / Peer Support Team
Your fellow firefighters trained in Critical Incident Response Management. After a hard call or a hard stretch — talk to someone who gets it.
View Shift Directory988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 988. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across Canada. Free, confidential, and multilingual. If you or someone you know is in crisis, support is available.
Visit 988.caCritical Incident Response (CIR)
Free, confidential, voluntary counselling for up to 3 weeks after a traumatic incident on the job. Call 1-888-922-3700 — available 7 days/week, 9AM–11PM.
Learn MoreChaplain Jef Young
Fire Department chaplain providing non-denominational support. Whether you're grieving, searching, or just need someone to listen — Jef is available.
Make ContactLoon Lake Resilience Program
NWFRS funds up to 4 placements per year. An immersive, evidence-based resiliency retreat for BC fire service personnel and families.
Learn MoreSpousal & Family Resources
The job affects everyone at home too. Family nights, spousal resiliency programming, and education for the people who support you.
Get InfoOvercoming Loss Support
Resources for bereavement, line-of-duty deaths, compassion fatigue, addiction support, and navigating life's hardest moments.
Reach OutAlison Bell & Associates
Counselling group with many specializations, experienced with first responders. Surrey. Phone: 604-372-1545.
Visit WebsiteJandy Kim — Trauma Recovery
Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in trauma. Burnaby/Coquitlam. Phone: 778-715-1125.
Visit WebsiteKellie Shamenski — RCC
Trauma, anxiety, and couples counselling. West Vancouver. Phone: 249-504-1813.
Make ContactHeather Rattai — EMDR Therapy
Registered Clinical Counsellor offering EMDR therapy for trauma. Langley. Phone: 604-375-3010.
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