Welcome to the RESPECT Forum Events & Campaign site!
Promoting collaboration through networking and knowledge sharing to improve mental health services and reduce homelessness for Canadians in uniformed service who run to danger.
RESPECT Forums – Spring 2022
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To receive further information regarding the RESPECT Forums, please contact us via our web form or social media. Please include a subject so we can direct your request to the right person. We look forward to hearing from you!
RESPECT Forum – Presenter Profile
Regina – March 7, 2022
We are looking forward to the presentation by Chad Wagner, Provincial Executive Director, Saskatchewan Command of The Royal Canadian Legion. We truly appreciate their efforts and participation. The Saskatchewan Command of The Royal Canadian Legion has a provincial membership of approximately 9,000 members. This includes 163 Legion branches throughout the province.
They provide countless volunteer hours serving veterans and communities around the province. The Legion has grown into one of the most respected and loved community service organizations in Canada. The Legion continues to serve veterans, ex-service personnel, and their families as well as communities, hospitals, seniors, and youth programs.
Learn more about the Saskatchewan Command ▸
We at the Respect Forum are committed to the health and safety of all Canadians and follow local, provincial, and federal safety guidelines and protocols. As we move toward “in-person” meetings, the Respect Forums expect that all attendees will be at least doubly vaccinated. Participants may be asked if they have experienced a recent illness suggestive of the possibility of COVID. All protocols required by the venue and Public Health Guidelines will be followed.
Respect Forum Interviews:
Join Ted Bird, our Social Media Coordinator, in conversation on YouTube™ with two very special people;
- Sam Galati of the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre. Sam is the Coordinator for the Veteran Family Program and co-host of Wisdom for Wellness – a podcast. Sam and Ted discuss the Respect Forums and collaboration success stories.
- Bruno Plourde, director general of Le Sentier transition facility for veterans. Ted and Bruno talk about the ongoing challenges and some of the successes in battling homelessness among ex-military personnel.
Women’s Outreach, YouTube™ channels and new reports:
We are busy! From the Respect Forums, Women’s Outreach and National Service Mapping to newsletters, videos and many new conference reports! We’re excited to present even more valuable resources – watch us go!
Women’s Outreach info ▸
Women’s Outreach YouTube™ ▸
Respect Forums YouTube™ ▸
View Latest Reports ▸
RESPECT Forums Fall 2021: Thank you!
The Respect Forum held 20 meetings across Canada, bringing together 255 participants and 102 diverse organizations. View report ▸
Thank you to all who participated and the exceptional work of our devoted team. We are definitely better together! For further information please contact us via our web form or social media. Please include a subject so we can direct your request to the right person. See you in the spring!
Resources for Veteran families and military benefits:
The Veteran Family Program benefits the medically releasing Canadian Armed Forces members, medically released Veterans and their families.
The Military Benefits Browser provides easily accessible information related to benefits and services for military members who are ill, injured, or transitioning out of the Canadian Armed Forces, their families, as well as families of the deceased.
About the RESPECT Forum
Respect Forum meetings bring together people from health and social services, all levels of government, universities, community organizations, and peer support organizations. Participants have the opportunity to talk about their organizations, the services they provide, the challenges they face, and their research and community engagement activities — paving the way to explore possibilities for collaboration.
PTS can affect anyone
PTS (Post Traumatic Stress) is debilitating and can result in depression, domestic violence, homelessness and even suicide.
Facts about PTS
- Many who are suffering from PTS are unaware of what is causing their illness and that treatment is available.
- Coming forward may be difficult for those who suffer, partly because they can’t talk openly about their experiences.
- Sometimes it can take months or even years for PTS to surface. PTS can occur despite never having directly experienced trauma and symptoms differ from person to person.
- There are more than 2,250 former soldiers in homeless shelters across Canada and many more suffering from PTS.