First Response Mental Health

We are proud to work with people like Dave, Hayley, Kristen, Tom, and John. These dedicated individuals sacrifice so much to protect and serve not only the general public, but their peers as well. We believe leaders and peer support teams shouldn't have to sacrifice their own mental health and well-being when supporting their peers. That's why they choose PeerConnect: it allows them to spend more time supporting their colleagues and less time playing phone tag, writing reports, and trying to find meaningful ways to engage with their colleagues. But don't take our word for it, they'll tell you themselves... #BellLetsTalk # MentalHealth #PeerSupport #FirstResponders

We're excited to provide PeerConnect to Lakehead Public Schools as they seek to continually enhance the support they offer to their employees. While PeerConnect was developed initially for first responders, we have seen a spike in interest among other groups and sectors, especially as the pandemic wears on. Groups from education, medical schools, professional services, Indigenous groups and tribal councils have implemented PeerConnect in addition to a growing number of polic...e, ems, fire, medical/hospital, and corrections services. If you are looking for ways to support your employees' mental health and wellbeing during this difficult period, do not hesitate to contact us to learn how PeerConnect could work for your team, even if you don't fit in the traditional sectors or industries we initially launched with! #mentalhealth #peersupport #education #earlychildhoodeducation #SSP #ECE #medicalschools

We are looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to oversee development in our organization. The Software Development Manager's responsibilities include managing employees within the software development group. liaising with other departments to ascertain their technological requirements, and developing and implementing solutions that meet these requirements and are aligned with our organization's objectives. To be successful as a Software Development Manager y...ou should have an excellent technical aptitude as well as superior project and people management skills. An outstanding Software Development Manager should be able to ensure smooth, secure, and consistently updated product function for our clients and our organization. Software Development Manager Responsibilities: Overseeing all aspects of our software based product including staff and infrastructure. Developing, implementing, and evaluating projects in line with organizational objectives. Liaising with other departments, determining and addressing their product needs and requirements. Managing and supervising employees in the group. Ensuring the maintenance of current products and technology systems. Identifying vulnerabilities, the need for upgrades, and opportunities for improvement. Proposing strategic solutions and recommending new systems and software. Preparing financial budgets and performance reports. Building and maintaining relationships with external advisors and vendors. Ensuring reported issues are resolved in a timely manner. Software Development Manager Requirements: Degree in computer science or a related field required. Master's degree preferred. Proof of continued education such as certifications is desirable. 3+ years of management experience in an IT environment. Sound working knowledge of IT operations, systems, and software development lifecycle. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership and project management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Preference will be given to applicants with Node.js experience. Employment Type: Full Time; Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm EST. Some evening and weekend work required. To apply, please forward resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Look what came in the mail! Thank you again to the EMS WORLD judges for this honour. We’re proud to serve the first responders of our partner organizations, with many more in line to begin implementation and rollout in 2021! #peersupport #mentalhealth #firstresponders #paramedic #police #firefighter Reinforcement Consulting Ornge Duluth Police Department New Westminster Police District of Nipissing Paramedic Services Essex-Windsor EMS Superior Fire Department Superior Police Department New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center EMS World - Emergency Medical Services Steinbach Fire Department Lakehead Public Schools

We are very excited to have the Duluth Police Department on board with PeerConnect! Thank you to Dr. Heather Rose-Carlson and her team at Reinforcement Consulting for helping with training and coordination, and to the DPD admin staff for wanting to support their frontline officers’ holistic health in such a tangible way. WDIO #mentalhealth #officersafety #peersupport

Every day first responders put their lives on the line for people they dont even know. PeerConnect supports frontline staff so they can continue to support you. Today we celebrate those brave individuals that dedicate their lives to keeping us safe. Thank you to all those First Responders that work tirelessly to make our communites a better place. #nationalfirstrespondersday #paramedics #police #firefighters #mentalhealth #FirstRespondersDay #peersupport

On this #worldmentalhealthday2020 consider your personal and professional connections and how you can support each other! Here’s a few of our crew members trying to keep it together during staff headshot day #peersupport #worldmentalhealthday #peerconnect

We were able to connect with Brian Willis of Winning Mind Training (Calgary) and ILEETA to discuss the PeerConnect app and how helps law enforcement and first responder agencies provide practical and effective processes to ensure no member falls through the cracks when it comes to their mental health and wellbeing. Have a listen to the conversation and send us a PM if youre interested in equipping your agency with its own version! #winningmindtraining #peersupport #mentalhealth #police #ems #firefighter #ILEETA https://youtu.be/QW7CJeTPj1k

Attention Wellness Professionals! An opportunity to network and share with Peer Support Workers, Leaders, Health and Wellness Coordinators, Mental Health Professionals, First Responder Agencies, and Champions in the Health and Wellness Community. Join us on WellnessConnect, a new app where you can connect with others in your role across North America to collaborate, share expertise, resources, network, and support each other. Come to share strategies and resources that have b...een beneficial to your team or organization, experiences, and turn to others for support. Access the app, WellnessConnect on Google Play Store, Apple iOS Store, or https://connect.firstresponsemh.com/

While the statistics are sobering, we are fortunate enough to work with many first responder organizations who are making real changes to help support their frontline members. Our mission: to provide a platform for the management of the entire organizations wellness concerns through Peer Support and training; ensuring that every issue is brought to attention, delegated, and resolved in a caring and appropriate manner. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-opp-is-sufferi...n/ #mentalhealth #peersupport #police #firstresponders #committoconnect

It was a pleasure to meet and learn about research and innovation from her Excellency GG Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada. Thank you to Lakehead University #innovationweek for arranging a unique and inspiring opening ceremonies! How cool is it that our Governor general is an astronaut!?

Not feeling it this #BlueMonday? If your organization is First Response Mental Health equipped, why not push your Request Contact button & chat with a trusted member of your #peersupport team? They are there for you! Your agency doesnt have our app? Ask your Chief or Wellness & Peer Support Coordinator to contact us to implement a proactive peer support system so that you, and your colleagues, can access the resources and support you deserve. #mentalhealth #peersupport #wellness Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash

When you subconsciously start dressing in your brands colors and your colleagues call you out on it A different kind of #peersupport

Having programs in place for your staffs mental wellness is not only the right thing to do, but also pays off financially says new Deloitte study via BNN Bloomberg. Offering a Peer Support program is one of the fastest growing, evidence-supported ways of providing this assistance to your staff or group members. Visit our website or email [email protected] to learn how you can easily equip your team with a holistic wellness program, ensuring every person at your workplace has access to the support they need. https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/companies-with-mental-health-pr

Thats a wrap on the first day of #EMSWorld in #nola! Big thanks for the encouragement received from the @nightwatchshow crew #peersupport #medics #firerescue @ New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Clinically diagnosed anxiety is not just being a bit worried, you cant just "chill out a bit" or "get over it". It eats into your well being, your confidence, ...your health and your life and it is 24/7. When someone cancels, or ducks out, or makes a pathetic excuse please understand that it isnt personal, it isnt laziness, it isnt being rude. Its because they cant physically do it. When someone needs supporting/encouraging/ hand holding it isnt pathetic, it isnt attention seeking, it isnt childish - its because they are desperate to beat it but cant do it alone. "Anxiety sucks, being isolated and believing your friends dont care sucks even more . How many of you have had a night out planned, or arranged coffee or a beer with friends and suddenly the 4 walls you inhabit seem the only safe haven because its the only place you dont have to pretend you are ok, so you cancel. Or when you are invited out you tell them how terribly sorry you are but youre already booked up that weekend, when you are actually just really busy holding it together in your safe box. And so the first problem starts, all by itself. People stop asking you and the isolation that at first wasnt true becomes your only truth. Please dont give up on your friends. Ring them, go round, even when they dont want you to. Because they really do they just dont know how to say it. And in work every passing comment is a negative, you constantly do more to get over the feeling you are not good enough. The exhaustion from not sleeping because you panic all night over what you cannot influence means you make mistakes, you live in a fog and it is a vicious circle. Im going to make a bet, without being pessimistic, that out of my Facebook friends that less than 5 will take the time to put this on their wall to help raise awareness of and for those who have mental health difficulties. You just have to copy it from my wall and paste it to yours. Who will be my 5 ... I wonder? Mental Health Awareness

We chatted with Lisa @ CBC/Radio-Canada about the development and research weve done with Superior North EMS to manage and guide their Peer Support program. Give a read (and listen to the interview) to learn more about the reasons we built the app, what it does, and how your organization can have its own version to better support your employees or members. On this #worldsuicidepreventionday were proud to be on the front lines with first responders and those who face intens...e situations during their workday. As Richard Branson said, "take care of your employees so they can better care for your clients." https://www.cbc.ca//thunder-b/first-response-app-1.5276635

Hey Facebook! Were a new startup focusing on improving how organizations serve their members & employees thru Peer Support teams. You get your own app on both stores, an admin dashboard, & support for optimizing your health & wellness programming! #mentalhealth #workplacewellness