Find the support
you need
At EHN Guardians, we value the power of peer support in recovery. Connecting with others who share similar experiences provides encouragement and strength. Along with our alumni programs, we are committed to linking you to additional resources that can enrich your recovery. Below, you’ll find tools and networks to help you build a strong foundation of support and thrive in your journey.
Peer Support Resources
OSSIS
OSISS is a Canada-wide peer-support network program, involving mentorship and shared knowledge. The program is aimed at CAF members, Veterans and their Families affected by an operational stress injury.
Type of resource: Service
Location: Various
Language: English, French
Cost: Free
Target audience(s): Active and Former CAF members
SOSI
SOSI is a peer-support network for active and former members of the RCMP to help improve mental wellness and well-being.
Type of resource: Service
Location: Various
Language: English, French
Cost: Free
Target audience(s): Active and Former RCMP members
Boots on the Ground
Boots on the Ground is a peer-support service for first responders, offering confidential 24/7 support via a dedicated phone line. Staffed by trained volunteers with firsthand experience, the service provides emotional support and guidance for mental health and well-being challenges.
Type of resource: Service
Location: Ontario, Canada
Language: English
Cost: Free
Target audience(s): First responders, including paramedics, firefighters, police, and corrections
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international peer-support fellowship that helps individuals recover from alcohol addiction through mutual support and a structured 12-step program. Meetings are available in-person and online to provide a safe and supportive community.
Type of resource: Support group
Location: Global
Language: Various, including English and French
Cost: Free
Target audience(s): Individuals seeking support for alcohol addiction
SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery is a global peer-support program offering a science-based approach to overcoming addiction and managing behaviors. It provides in-person and online meetings, focusing on self-empowerment and practical tools to support recovery.
Type of resource: Support group
Location: Global
Language: English
Cost: Free
Target audience(s): Individuals seeking support for addiction recovery
Refuge Recovery
Refuge Recovery is a global peer-support community offering a Buddhist-inspired approach to addiction recovery. It focuses on mindfulness, meditation, and personal growth, providing in-person and online meetings to support healing and resilience.
Type of resource: Support group
Location: Global
Language: English
Cost: Free
Target audience(s): Individuals seeking a mindfulness-based path to addiction recovery
Veterans Emergency Transition Services
VETS Canada is a national peer-support and assistance organization dedicated to helping homeless and at-risk Veterans. Through outreach and support programs, it connects Veterans with essential resources and services to improve their well-being and stability.
Type of resource: Service
Location: Canada-wide
Language: English, French
Cost: Free
Target audience(s): Veterans in need of assistance or at risk of homelessness
Wounded Warriors Canada
Wounded Warriors Canada offers peer-support programs tailored to Veterans, first responders, and their families. These programs create safe spaces for shared experiences, fostering connection and mutual support to promote mental health and well-being.
Type of resource: Peer-support service
Location: Canada-wide
Language: English, French
Cost: Free
Target audience(s): Veterans, first responders, and their families
Family Support Resources
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
A national network of centres supporting military families with programs, services, and community connection across Canada.
Type of resource: Community service / Family support
Location: Across Canada (in-person and local access)
Language: English, French
Cost: Mostly free
Target audience: Military members, veterans, and their families
PSPNet Families
An online wellbeing hub for families of public safety personnel, offering practical tools and evidence-based resources to support mental health and relationships.
Type of resource: Online resource hub / Self-guided support
Location: Canada-wide (online)
Language: English & French
Cost: Free
Target audience: Spouses, partners, and families of public safety personnel
Warrior Health
A secure, trauma-informed mental health platform for public safety personnel and their families, offering confidential access to evidence-based tools and support.
Type of resource: Digital service / Mental health platform
Location: Ontario (online access)
Language: English & French
Cost: Free access to core services
Target audience: Public safety personnel, families