First responders need better access to mental health care, former Winnipeg firefighter says

CBC— A former Winnipeg firefighter who worked as a peer-support coordinator says the nature and repetition of helping other people in crisis is taking a toll on first responders. Josh Klassen said while his former employer is moving in the right direction more needs to be done to help workers who are struggling.

CBC—Manitoba funds 3 mental health counsellors for first responders after Winnipeg firefighter's death. Manitoba politicians broke away from their regular agenda on Monday afternoon to pay tribute to a Winnipeg firefighter who died from suicide earlier this month. Preston Heinbigner had struggled with the trauma he had seen while responding to calls on the job, according to his friends and family.

Global News—Black youth face multiple barriers accessing mental health care, experts say. The Black Physicians' Association of Ontario is holding a conference in Toronto on Saturday to address issues related to Black youth's access to mental health care.

CP24—Black youth face multiple barriers in accessing mental health care, experts say. Black youth in Canada face multiple barriers in getting access to mental health services — and health-care providers can make the situation more difficult, experts say.  The Black Physicians' Association of Ontario is holding a conference in Toronto on Saturday for family doctors, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other health-care providers to address those issues and help them provide more culturally-safe care. "Black youth experience the mental health...