Pay It Forward – Chaplains Corner
Life is not always easy. As a former pastor and now as a chaplain, I have often been with individuals and families during their darkest hours. It is part of our job description and most of us do it by, “paying it forward”. Pay it forward is an expression for describing the beneficiary of a…
Read MoreGlobal Networking – Badge of Life Canada
Badge of Life Canada / Insigne de vie Canada was invited to present at the 2018 Global Police Mental Health Symposium, titled “Recruitment to Retirement & Beyond” held in Washington DC organized by Australian Federal Police regarding Building a Mental Health Program for Policing Agencies. The event was a fabulous global collaboration and networking opportunity for Police…
Read MoreMental Health: The Importance of Spiritual and Religious Care
Spiritual and Religious Care (Chaplaincy) MUST become a source of support for people with mental health problems Written by Chaplain Imran Ally in observance of Mental Health Week May 7 – 13, 2018 It’s ironic how difficult it can be to find comfort among religious people when religion itself is supposed to be a source of…
Read MoreGreat Energy & Vibes…Mississauga Conference
On April 17, 2018, Badge of Life Canada, in partnership with the Portico Community Church, the Mississauga/Halton LHIN, and the Punjabi Community Health Services we were able to deliver an extremely successful and educational conference, entitled, “Community Healing & Rebuilding”. The event brought together first responder organizations, mental health professionals, Chaplains and faith leaders, along…
Read MoreChi-miigwech…Sudbury Conference
On April 12, 2018, Badge of Life Canada collaborated with Sudbury Police Service and the Sudbury Police Association providing a conference on a multitude of operational stress injury topics to various First Responder organizations from across N. Ontario, including Sudbury, North Bay and Thunder Bay regions. The event was a full day of networking and…
Read More“The Blue Ball” – Our Fundraising Gala
Please join us as we host our 1st Annual: “THE BLUE BALL“ fundraising gala that will highlight our charitable organizational efforts over the past year while assisting our ongoing Mission and Programs. Date: Friday November 2, 2018 Venue: The Jewel Event Centre, 55 Sovereign Court, Woodbridge, ON Time: 6:00 pm …
Read MoreJoin Us…Community Healing & Rebuilding Conference
Badge of Life Canada / Insigne de vie Canada is pleased to announce a conference event hosted in conjunction with the PORTICO COMMUNITY CHURCH in Mississauga, ON. The conference, titled “Community Healing & Rebuilding” is open to First Responders, organizations, family and the public under the following list of WHO SHOULD ATTEND. Community Healing & Rebuilding Conference Date: …
Read MoreRecord a Suicide
Badge of Life Canada / Insigne de vie Canada is a peer-led, charitable, volunteer organization committed to supporting police and corrections personnel who are dealing with psychological injuries diagnosed from service. One of our Mission Pillars deals specifically with advancing education by undertaking funding research into the causes and effects of and treatments for operational stress…
Read MoreApril 17th – Please Join Us…
There are times in our lives when we have a hard time making sense of things happening around us. This month I have personally seen friends die unexpectedly. As a chaplain I am often asked to meet with families, officiate funerals and simply be a resource for those grieving at the long term care facilities…
Read MoreWellness Matters
Badge of Life Canada / Insigne de vie Canada is pleased to announce a conference event hosted in conjunction with the Peel Regional Police Association and the Peel Regional Police Service – Wellness Unit. This conference will be a closed conference for only those identified groups attached below. The event will be providing information regarding our…
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