VANFIRE Wellness
Homewood Health: Employee & Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Free, confidential support for you and your family, available 24 hours a day. Clinicians are occupationally aware and understand the job before you even pick up the phone.
Call the VFRS dedicated line: 1 877 871 8377
What is covered at no cost to you or your family:
Counselling covers trauma and critical incident exposure, depression and anxiety, occupational stress injuries, cumulative stress, grief and loss, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, burnout, and life transitions. You can stay with the same clinician long term.
Legal includes one free 30 minute consultation covering family law, employment questions, estate planning, and tenant or landlord issues.
Financial coaching covers budgeting, debt management, financial planning, and support through major life changes like separation or retirement.
Nutrition and Wellness provides guidance on nutrition, general health, and stress and lifestyle education.
Family and Relationships offers support for couples, parenting, family conflict, and caregiver stress.
Career and Life covers work stress, work life balance, return to work planning, and life transitions.
Online Resources are available anytime at homeweb.ca including articles, videos, and mental health education.
More information can be found on: HomeWeb.Ca
NEW Programs to try out:
Monday-Friday 7am - 10pm
778-247-2273 (CARE)
Did You Know:
After a traumatic call you can recieve 5 free counselling sessions with a First Responder Aware Clinician?
Click here to find out more: HERE
ON CALL COUNSELLING SERVICE:
The Connection to Care service is a free and confidential phone support line available to municipal workers in BC. This service connects individuals with trained mental health professionals who have completed the FireFighter Occupational Awareness Program, ensuring they understand the unique challenges and pressures associated with firefighting. You call this service to help with any stress or situation you may be facing, you dont have to be struggling to call.
This service is not meant for crisis situations, so you don’t need to be in a crisis to reach out. You can call simply for advice or to navigate challenging life events and everyday stresses.