Family & Friends of OSI
Provided by: OSI-CAN
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Service Description
Hosts peer support groups for spouses, partners, adult children and friends of individuals who are experiencing OSI (Operational Stress Injury) and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and who are but are not limited to former and serving members or veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Allied Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and frontline protectors, which include municipal police services, CN police services, emergency medical services, fire protection services, wildland firefighters, hospital trauma personnel, nurses, healthcare workers, social workers, animal control officers, coroners, Indigenous emergency management, victim services personnel, emergency communications specialist, corrections officers, “volunteer” first responders, conservation officers, Aboriginal emergency services personnel, tow truck drivers who clean up accident scenes, persons who in the performance of their jobs are exposed to criminal acts of trauma like prosecutors as one example, and their spouses/partners. This demographic was chosen due to the commonality of experiences they share through the service they provide to the country and community.
Eligibility
Spouses, partners, adult children and friends of individuals who are experiencing OSI (Operational Stress Injury) and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and who are but are not limited to: former and serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Allied Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Frontline Protectors --- which include municipal police services, CN police services, emergency medical services, fire protection services, wildland firefighters, hospital trauma personnel, nurses, healthcare workers, social workers, animal control officers, coroners, Indigenous emergency management, victim services personnel, emergency communications specialist, corrections officers, “volunteer” first responders, conservation officers, Aboriginal emergency services personnel, tow truck drivers who clean up accident scenes, persons who in the performance of their jobs are exposed to criminal acts of trauma like prosecutors as one example, and their spouses/partners. This demographic was chosen due to the commonality of experiences they share through the service they provide to the country and community.
Application Process
Use the contact list available online for current information about place and time of meetings in a city near you.
If there is no no support group available near you, contact the provincial coordinator.
Fees
No cost.
Toll-Free: 306-552-3801
Provincial Coordinator
Hours of Operation
Visit website for current information about locations and times of meetings in a city near you.
Service Website
www.osicansk.ca/family-friends-of-osi
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www.facebook.com/osicanrecover/
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Coverage Area
Saskatchewan
Languages Offered
English
Various Locations
Address
2702 12th Avenue
Regina SK S4T 1J2
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Peer Support: meetings are held in various locations throughout the province. Visit the website or call for information on meetings close to you. Spouse of OSI Peer Support: meetings are held in various locations throughout the province. Visit the website or call for information on meetings close to you. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy: sessions are provided at Cartier Farms, Serenity Farms & Being Among Horses Farms - contact for details.
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Location Info
Hours of Operation
Visit website for current information about locations and times of meetings in a city near you.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - designated parking spaces; Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors; Wheelchair access - ramps; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one); Wheelchair access - call for details or special appointment required.
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