Retired Firefighters Wellness Network
Retired VFRS Captain Rod Salas
Will be a guest of CKNW Host Mike Smyth on Tuesday, December 11 th to discuss Rod's struggles with PTSD and the lengthly process he experienced while in the early years of his retirement.
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The Mike Smyth show starts at 9:05 am however Rod Salas's interview is scheduled to be aired at 11:05.
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We invite you to listen in. Here is the link to the show
The Mike Smyth Show
CKNW Radio AM 730
LATEST NEWS
Peer Support Team Program
NEWS
The Retired Firefighters Wellness Network is please to announce today, we have now completed the second stage of our training for our Peer Support Team. With the addition of 8 new team members we bring our Team roster to 20 members.This accomplishment reflects our commitment to fostering a supportive community and empowering individuals to help one another.
We're are excited see the positive impact this program will have on the mental well being of our retired members.
We wish to take this opportunity to thank Sally Tan for taking time from her busy schedule to speak to our group on the affects of sleep deprivation and the importance of addressing its symptoms.
We sincerly hope that we can call upon her expertise once again and soon.
We wish to thank the 8 members who have taken the time this past weekend to complete the training. Special thanks to Rod Salas for his efforts in both developing the program and its implementation.
Our next seminar is tentatively scheduled for the Spring , those interested in attending the next our session, are asked to contact Rod at your convenience. ​
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Finally, we wish to take this opportunity to express
our special thanks to Honour House for their generosity in providing us the use of their facility this weekend.
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WELLNESS RESOURCES
Achieving optimal mental health is crucial to experiencing a happy and fulfilling life. Our wellness resources are tailored to enhance the well-being of our members. We offer peer counseling sessions that give you a supportive environment to share, and promote mental health awareness through a plethora of research articles, videos, and online support groups.
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Post Traumatic Injury Awareness
Retired Firefighters Wellness Network is a resource dedicated to providing mental health assistance to retired firefighters and their families. We understand the unique challenges faced by our community and are committed to increasing PTSI awareness and providing access to relevant resources and programs. Whether you’re a retired firefighter in need of assistance or simply wishing to learn more about our program, we welcome you to reach out and join us in our mission to support and elevate mental health in our community.
