Invisible Wounds

07/28/2026

At the National Mental Wellness Conference we are always eager to feature local First Responders, and this year we are honoured to have 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗞𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗸, 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘕𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴, present the Land Acknowledgement Statement as part of our Opening Ceremonies.

07/27/2026

For decades, 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, a Peel Regional Paramedic, has served others on the front lines and supported first responder mental wellness. His mission has taken him across Canada and the United States with the Canadian Fallen Paramedic Memorial Bell.

We were honoured to share Paul’s heartfelt video at our conference in 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLT8sW5lRdw

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07/26/2026

Behind every emergency response is a calm voice making it possible.

𝗟𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘂, retired OPP Communications Operator, who spent more than 30 years dispatching police and fire calls, now champions mental wellness, su***de prevention and her love of music. Thank you Lee for sharing this video clip.

07/24/2026

The 2026 National Mental Wellness Conference would not be complete without our long-time Master of Ceremonies 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗲 presiding, and the traditional procession of Speakers piped in by 𝗔.𝗝. 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗻.

https://nationalmentalwellnessconference2026.eventbrite.ca/

07/23/2026

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘴𝘯'𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳.

Drawing on his experience as a paramedic, psychotherapist, nurse, and educator, 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 shares practical tools to help first responders navigate trauma before it takes hold.

For all details on the 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟱–𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 visit: https://nationalmentalwellnessconference2026.eventbrite.ca/

07/22/2026

Proudly sponsored by 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, this multidisciplinary team of clinical experts and Waterloo Regional Police Service peer support leaders shares practical insights into peer support, vicarious trauma, resilience, and wellness in policing. Join us at the 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟱–𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

For full details visit: https://nationalmentalwellnessconference2026.eventbrite.ca/

07/21/2026

Meet featured speaker 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶-𝗠𝗮𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱-𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱! As Wellness Advisor with the 𝘛𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, she champions resilience, wellness, and the power of support. Her message, "Support is Non-negotiable," reminds us that no one should face life's challenges alone.

For all details on the 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟱–𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 visit: https://nationalmentalwellnessconference2026.eventbrite.ca/

07/20/2026

Why Invisible Wounds?
Sometimes the most powerful healing begins with two simple words: “Me too.”
Connection reminds us we are not alone. Peer support creates a safe space where lived experience becomes understanding, trust and hope.
At Invisible Wounds, we believe in the power of people supporting people—because sometimes, the person who truly understands is the person who has walked a similar road. 💙


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07/20/2026

The power of peer support lies in connection - knowing someone understands, has walked a difficult road, and is willing to stand beside you. We are honoured to introduce our Featured Keynote Speakers, 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗰𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗶𝗲𝘀 of 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘖𝘯 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 – Peer Support for First Responders.

Together, Dave and Jenn will share professional insight and lived experience, highlighting the profound difference peer support - and sometimes just one conversation - can make. Supporting those who support others. This is peer support in action.

To learn more about the 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟱–𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 in Niagara-On-The Lake, ON visit:
https://nationalmentalwellnessconference2026.eventbrite.ca/

07/17/2026

A single critical incident changed everything.

Serving Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘀 shares his powerful journey through trauma, the obstacles he faced, and the support that helped shape his recovery. A moving story of resilience, perseverance, and hope.

Hear Chris at the 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟱–𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 in Niagara-On-The Lake, ON. For more information visit: https://invisible-wounds.ca/upcoming-events