OSISS - Everything you Wanted to Know and More

Do you know what and OSI is? Or what OSISS is and what it stands for? If your answer is no or you're not sure, then this episode is for you! Terri-Ann Winfield is a Peer Support Coordinator and is my guest for this first episode of Season 9! (Yes - how are we already in Season 9?!?!) 

This is a great episode that talks not only about what OSISS does, but also why it's so important and how storytelling and the need for a shared space and community where healing can take place is so vital. It's something that CAF members and their family members can use and rely on, to help them when there is an OSI that is affecting them - because everyone is affected by an OSI, not just the person who has one. 

Here is the list of contacts that Terri-Ann mentioned in the episode. Please reach out to any of them - take that first step and start the journey back towards wellness.

OSISS contacts:

- Jeffery Docksey - OSISS Peer Support Coordinator (780 405-7917)

Jeffery.docksey@forces.gc.ca

- Brad Jones - OSISS Peer Support Coordinator (780 720-2873)

Brad.jones2@forces.gc.ca

- Terri-Ann Winfield - OSISS Family Peer Support Coordinator (587 545-5032)

Terri-ann.winfield@forces.gc.ca

- Robyn Rees - OSISS Family Peer Support Coordinator (780 246-3176)

Robyn.rees@forces.gc.ca

- Michelle Turner - OSISS Regional Coordinator (403 472-3318)

michelle.turner@forces.gc.ca

Main Number - 1 800 883 6904 or https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/mental-health/operational-stress-injury-social-support-(osiss) 

CFMAP 1 800 268 7708

Family Information Line 1 800 866-4546

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All production, post-production and promotion by Charissa McKay, music by UppBeat. Recorded in Edmonton, or Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Treaty 6 land, Metis Nation Region 4, home to the first peoples including the Cree, Dene, Stoney, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux and Blackfoot.

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