Wounded Warriors offer free mental health support to Edmonton police

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The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has entered into a partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC) to offer mental health support to its members.

Mental health support is need for police members given the nature of their work, says Staff Sgt. Rocky Druar of the EPS Employee and Family Assistance Section (EFAS).

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“Every day police officers are confronted with traumatic situations that can be difficult to process due to the nature of their work, so mental health is always top of mind at EPS,” Druar said. “We are constantly looking for opportunities to increase support and provide our officers with the tools, knowledge, and ability to take responsibility for their mental health and wellness.”

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Druar said the support WWC offers can take many forms, is catered to the officer and, “most importantly” acts as another layer to the existing EPS wellness strategy for members and their families.

“No two officers are the same,” he said. “Support is unique to the individual.”

The partnership can provide free mental health support to all active and retired police members. The support also includes programs and camps to help family members including children, according to an EPS release.

WWC is a national mental health service provider specializing in delivering clinically facilitated group trauma programs supporting individuals, couples, spouses, surviving family members and children affected by operational stress injuries, such as post-traumatic stress disorder.