Mental Health in the EOC

What you need to know as an industry leading Emergency Manager.

In partnership with the Office of the Fire Marshal & Emergency Mangement (OFMEM) "First Friday's" event the Ontario Association of Emergency Managers (OAEM) is pleased to offer an exciting professional development opportunity.

While the field of workplace mental health has grown exponentially, recommendations have tended to focus on more traditional work environments. In contrast, the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) presents unique demands and challenges in the application of those recommendations. This session will focus on proactive and practical strategies for supporting mental health in the EOC throughout the various functions of the emergency control group.

Registration Limited to 100 participants.

At the Presenters request this event will not be livestreamed or shared through WebEx. Participation in person only.

Agenda:

10:00 am - 11:15 am - First Friday's in the PEOC
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Mental Health in the EOC

Opening Remarks: Ross Nichols, Fire Marshal of Ontario & Chief of Emergency Management.

Presenter: Dr. Lori K. Gray, Ph.D., C. Psych - Licenced Clinical, Forensic, Rehabilitation Psychologist.

Dr. Lori Gray is a clinical, forensic, and rehabilitation psychologist who focuses on the issue of trauma through her work with first responders (e.g., paramedics, firefighters, police officers, communications officers), victims, and criminal offenders. She provides consultation, crisis support, and education for the emergency services and high trauma sectors.

Dr. Gray has served on advisory boards for the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada, Paramedic Association of Canada, Canadian Standards Association Paramedic Mental Health Technical Committee. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation and Board of Directors for the Ontario Psychological Association.