What is Trauma
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score, explains what trauma is and how bodies store it.
Winnipeg Police Beyond the Badge
No One Stands Alone.
Compassionate peer support, education, advocacy, and resources for WPS members, civilian staff, and families affected by PTSD and operational stress injuries.
Who We Are
Our Mission
We provide compassionate peer support, education, advocacy, and resources to Winnipeg Police Service retired and current serving police members, civilian staff, and their families affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other operational stress injuries (OSI).
We are a registered non-profit organization and are not affiliated to the WPS. We honour the service of our members by creating a safe, confidential, and supportive community where hope, healing, and resilience can thrive — because we believe: No One Stands Alone.
WHAT WE OFFER
How We Support You
Peer Support
Confidential support from individuals with lived experience. You are not alone in what you carry.
Education & Resources
Access to information on PTSD, OSI, moral injury, and trauma-informed care — including presentations and discussions by leading experts.
Community Connection
Opportunities to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of policing and public service, accessible through our platform.
UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA
Resources & Education
What is Moral Injury
Fardous Hosseiny, Deputy CEO at the Centre of Excellence on PTSD, speaks to moral injury as a type of psychological stress response in public safety occupations.
New Beginnings
WPS Beyond the Badge has evolved into a dedicated non-profit supporting strong, generous members and a growing network of supporters.
Watch & Learn
Wellness & Training Videos
Educational content on police wellness, trauma recovery, and mental health from leading experts and advocates.
Understanding PTSD in First Responders
An overview of how PTSD develops in law enforcement and public safety personnel, and what recovery can look like.
The Body Keeps the Score
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk discusses how trauma is stored in the body and the path toward healing.
Moral Injury & Public Safety
A deep dive into moral injury — what it is, how it differs from PTSD, and how it affects those in service.
Leadership
Meet Our Board
PresidentRejeanne Caron
Vice PresidentLoren Schinkel
Secretary/TreasurerPam Steciak
Director & FounderJerry Maryniuk
Director & FounderRuss Lelliott
Director & FounderDenis Fontaine
DirectorTiffany Hyde
DirectorTim Lucko
Need to Talk or In Crisis?
COPLINE
International Law Enforcement Officers' Hotline — An Officers Lifeline
1-800-COPLINE / 1-800-267-5463 (Canada & USA)
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Contact Us
If you need support or have questions, feel free to reach out.
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Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission. If you have any questions or want to learn more, feel free to contact us.