OSI-CAN Alberta

10/08/2025

Hello All,
OSI-CAN has an opportunity to provide tickets to a few peers who would be interested in attending the upcoming Peer Recovery and Resiliency Symposium. The event is taking place on the 26th and 27th of October and seats are limited through this offer. Please reach out to the following email for more information. jtrenholm@osi-can-ab.ca

Join the Recovery & Resiliency Symposium on October 26 & 27 to explore healing, resilience, & post-traumatic growth.

10/04/2025

OSI-CAN Edmonton Peer Support group meets every Monday night at 19:00. This is an online meeting. This is a free, confidential and supportive group for any Military/Veteran member, First Responders, Public Service Personnel or Healthcare Personnel.

This group is available to anyone in the above services, whether you live in the Edmonton area or not. If you are interested, would like access or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to jtrenholm@osi-can-ab.ca

09/16/2025

OSI-CAN ASK Leduc Peer Support group is meeting this Sunday, Sep 21st, 2024. We are located in a safe, private and confidential location.
This is a free, confidential and supportive group for any Military/Veteran member, First Responders, Public Service Personnel or Healthcare Personnel. This group is available to anyone in the above services whether you live in the Leduc area or not. If you are interested, need to find the location or have any questions please feel free to reach out to jtrenholm@osi-can-ab.ca

08/07/2025

For those interested, please see the below information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email or reach out directly to the email on the info sheet.
https://vtncanada.org/

07/28/2025

OSI-CAN Edmonton Peer Support group meets every Monday night at 19:00. This is an online meeting. This is a free, confidential and supportive group for any Military/Veteran member, First Responders, Public Service Personnel or Healthcare Personnel. This group is available to anyone in the above services, whether you live in the Edmonton area or not. If you are interested, would like access or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to jtrenholm@osi-can-ab.ca

07/22/2025

The OSI-CAN Grief After Trauma Course is designed specifically for military, veterans, first responders, and frontline workers who are navigating the complex emotions of grief following traumatic experiences. This is an in-person course in Calgary.

07/14/2025

OSI-CAN ASK Leduc Peer Support group is meeting this Sunday, July 20th, 2024. We are located in a safe, private and confidential location.
This is a free, confidential and supportive group for any Military/Veteran member, First Responders, Public Service Personnel or Healthcare Personnel. This group is available to anyone in the above services whether you live in the Leduc area or not. If you are interested, need to find the location or have any questions please feel free to reach out to jtrenholm@osi-can-ab.ca

06/05/2025

🚨 CALLING VETERANS & FIRST RESPONDERS 🚨
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back?
Turn your lived experience into hope and healing for others.

OSI-CAN Alberta is recruiting volunteer Peer Support Group Facilitators to lead confidential, community-based groups for military, police, fire, EMS, corrections and front-line personnel living with Operational Stress Injuries (OSIs), PTSD, and trauma.

🫱 What you’ll do:
✔ Facilitate group discussions (virtual or in-person)
✔ Create a safe space for peers to connect and heal
✔ Lead with compassion, trust, and shared experience

🛠 What we provide:
✅ Free peer support and mental wellness training.
✅ Ongoing mentorship and mental health support.
✅ A strong network of peer leaders just like you.

👤 Who we’re looking for:

Volunteer facilitator candidates in: Grande Prairie, Ft. Mac, Edmonton, Leduc, Jasper, Red Deer, and Medicine Hat.

Veterans or first responders (retired or active)

Good listeners with a heart for helping

Willing to grow with support and guidance

You’ve walked the path. Now help light the way.
💬 DM us to learn more, https://www.osicanab.ca/volunteer
📩 Or email: Mskinner@osi-can-ab.ca
🌐 Visit: osicanab.ca (opportunities)

05/13/2025

OSI-CAN ASK Leduc Peer Support group is meeting this Sunday, May 18th, 2024. We are located in a safe, private and confidential location.
This is a free, confidential and supportive group for any Military/Veteran member, First Responders, Public Service Personnel or Healthcare Personnel. This group is available to anyone in the above services whether you live in the Leduc area or not. If you are interested, need to find the location or have any questions please feel free to reach out to jtrenholm@osi-can-ab.ca

05/05/2025

For those who may be interested!

02/12/2025

“You are not alone.”

These four words can change someone’s life.

If you’ve walked the path of OSI, PTSD, or mental health recovery, you know how vital support can be. Now, you have the opportunity to give back.

OSI-CAN Alberta is looking for lived experience (Veterans and First Responder) facilitators to assist in leading peer support groups for those struggling with operational stress injuries. You’ve been there. You understand. Now, you can help others find hope and healing.

✅ Education & support provided.
✅ Flexible commitment.
✅ A chance to give back in a meaningful and purposeful way.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We’re seeking help in Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Ft. Mac, Leduc, Stony Plain and Jasper.

📩 Message us today at JTrenholm@osi-can-ab.ca or visit https://www.osicanab.ca/volunteer to learn more!

02/11/2025

OSI-CAN ASK Leduc Peer Support group is meeting this Sunday, Feb 14th, 2024. We are located in a safe, private and confidential location.
This is a free, confidential and supportive group for any Military/Veteran member, First Responders, Public Service Personnel or Healthcare Personnel. This group is available to anyone in the above services whether you live in the Leduc area or not. If you are interested, need to find the location or have any questions please feel free to reach out to jtrenholm@osi-can-ab.ca