Wings of Change - Peer Support
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0195 | Last Full Update: 04 Oct 2021 |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Wings of Change Peer Support meetings have been moved online for the most part Available to all First-Responders, Law Enforcement Personnel, Communications Officers, Members of the Military, Healthcare Providers, Child Protection, Animal, Funeral, Correctional, and Judicial Service Workers (career, retired, or volunteer) Meetings are on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm ET * join by computer through the Zoom platform * please note that a password is required to join this meeting * message your local chapter or email wocpeers@gmail.com * all of WOC meeting Info is located on website |
| Contact Information | |
| wocpeers@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.wingsofchange.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/wingsofchangepeersupport/ |
| Primary Contact | Niki Breau Kavanagh, National Coordinator |
| Contact Form | www.wingsofchange.ca/contact |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Strengthening Community Heroes through non-stigmatized fellowship, constructive support and education. Working to provide the framework needed to implement peer support groups everywhere and compliment programs already in place. |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | None |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Wings of Change Peer Support meetings have been moved online for the most part Available to all First-Responders, Law Enforcement Personnel, Communications Officers, Members of the Military, Healthcare Providers, Child Protection, Animal, Funeral, Correctional, and Judicial Service Workers (career, retired, or volunteer) Meetings are on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm ET * join by computer through the Zoom platform * please note that a password is required to join this meeting * message your local chapter or email wocpeers@gmail.com * all of WOC meeting Info is located on website ----------------------------------------------------- Peer Support Groups * open to all First-Responders, Law Enforcement Personnel, Communications Officers, Members of the Military, Healthcare Providers, Child Protection, Animal, Funeral, Correctional, and Judicial Service Workers (career, retired, or volunteer) * anonymous, solution-based discussion and education regarding any work-related trauma and mental health challenge * always refrain from ‘trauma-talk’ (call/patient details of any kind) as this may be a trigger to participants and is best discussed with healthcare professionals Local Chapters * for a list of chapters across Canada, see here Resources * for a list of resources for First-Responders, see here |
| Hours | Contact your local chapter, the main Facebook account or email for information Online Peer Support Meetings * Wed 7 pm-8 pm ET |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Eligibility | Meetings are open to: military members, healthcare professionals, paramedics, law enforcement personnel, firefighters, communications officers, search & rescue, correctional service workers, funeral service workers, animal service workers, and those in judicial and child protection services, may they be career, retired or volunteer |
| Application | Email for more information about local chapters To join the Zoom meeting * Email wocpeers@gmail.com to obtain the meeting password * click here to join the Zoom meeting |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Canada |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - Online support |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | COVID-19 |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Supports for Fronline Workers |
| Service Categories | First Responder Trauma Counselling ; Peer Support Services ~ COVID-19 |