Traumatic Stress Recovery Program

Alumni

Welcome to the Alumni Website dedicated to our brave first responders and veterans. This platform is designed to connect or reconnect you with fellow participants. Whether you’re seeking community, or ways to give back, this space is here to empower you every step of the way.

We are thrilled at the prospect of welcoming you into our Alumni family! There are countless ways for you to get involved, whether it’s preparing a meal for our participants, helping organize our annual reunion, sharing stories, providing peer support, playing guitar, lending a hand with physical tasks at Iremia Lodge, or simply relaxing – your opportunities are endless.

If you’re interested in joining us, please fill out the form below, and our Alumni representative will be in touch with you soon. We can’t wait to connect!

Team

Phil
Cochair

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Phil is a member of the RCMP and has for over 20 yrs. Most importantly he is a proud father of 2 teenagers. Phil has served in 5 Divisions in various roles including Federal, Municipal and Northern policing. He is currently a supervisor for a Unit that primarily serves to train and develop police officers. Phil participated in the Traumatic Stress Recovery Program in May 2023 and has been a stong advocate for mental health and wellbeing amongst the First Responder community.

Phil is passionate about fitness and health. He is happiest in the wilderness or on the water.

He enjoys music and live comedy.

Phil is looking forward to connecting with the Program’s past participants.

Amanda
Cochair

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Amanda Newman is a Supervisor with the RCMP Operational Communications Centre in Manitoba. Amanda has over 25 combined years of customer service experience in local government, food & beverage service as well as administrative service, including Human Resources, supervisory and management positions.
Amanda is passionate about workplace mental health and wellbeing and has developed a keen interest in helping and supporting others in their journey with PTSD, moral Injury & resiliency. Amanda has had her own lived experience with PTSD and moral Injury and through her journey with the program she was able to work through her triggers and struggles.

When Amanda is not working you can usually find her spending time with her family and two fur babies, cooking/baking, running or spending time with friends.

Amanda also has developed a renewed love for social engagements as well respecting her own downtime which usually includes some art project of sorts or spending time in nature.

Please fill out the form below to let us know how you’d like to be involved.

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Cooking a meal for participants

Sharing stories

Volunteering at Iremia Lodge

Assist with Annual Reunion

Peer support

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Ready to Take Action?
To register for the Strong Mind Workshop, contact us:

1.888.402.8222
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Diversified Rehabilitation Group appreciates and recognizes that we live and work in Kelowna, British Columbia, which is located on the traditional territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) people.

The Sylix people have been stewards of this land for millennia. We pay our respects to their elders, past and present, and express our gratitude for their continued stewardship of the land.

Alumni

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