GOVERNMENT OF YUKON PARTNERS WITH WOUNDED WARRIORS CANADA
Wounded Warriors Canada and the Government of Yukon are proud to announce a new partnership expanding access to mental health, resilience training and support services for Yukon emergency responders and their families.
Taking care of the people who take care of us is critical. The Yukoners who make it their work to safeguard people, property and infrastructure are our best protection and greatest asset for emergencies. Thank you to Wounded Warriors Canada for providing enhanced mental health support to staff of the Emergency Measures Organization and Wildland Fire Management, along with their families,” said Minister of Community Services Cory Bellmore.
The collaboration means eligible personnel and their families will have access to occupationally informed training, counselling and resilience programs designed for trauma-exposed professionals.
Yukon EMS personnel provide critical care and emergency medical services across the territory, often in challenging circumstances. This partnership expands access to specialized supports that recognize the realities of trauma-exposed work and helps ensure responders and their families can access support when needed,” said Minister of Health and Social Services Brad Cathers.
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These partnerships include Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Measures Organization and Wildland Fire Management, building upon the existing partnership between the Yukon Fire Marshal’s Office and Wounded Warriors Canada announced August 2025.
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Eligible personnel and family members can access approved Wounded Warriors Canada services at no cost.
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Services will be available to current and former staff of the Emergency Measures Organization, the Emergency Medical Services, Wildland Fire Management and the Yukon Fire Service. This includes wildland firefighters and members of the public service who have worked shifts in the Emergency Coordination Centre. Services will also be available to their families.
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Counselling and family support programs offered through Wounded Warriors Canada include the Trauma Resiliency Program, Spousal Resiliency Program, Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday (COPE) program, Warrior Kids Camp & Virtual Programs and the Surviving Family Program.
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Workplace resilience and peer support training offered through this Wounded Warriors Canada includes Trauma Resiliency Training, Peer Support Fundamentals Training and Strength Warrior.