Wood's Homes to Deliver Before Operational Stress (BOS) Mental Health Training to Staff to Build Resiliency Against Post-Traumatic Stress and Other Job Impacts
CALGARY, AB, Nov. 21, 2024 /CNW/ - Wood's Homes, a leading non-profit organization providing mental health treatment and support for children, youth, adults, and families, is proud to announce the integration of the Before Operational Stress (BOS) program into its staff training across the organization. The BOS program, developed by mental health experts and psychologists, is designed to equip frontline workers with practical tools to manage workplace stress and mitigate more severe outcomes such as Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS).
This initiative will equip Wood's Homes' staff of approximately 600, who deliver more than 40 programs and services across Calgary, Lethbridge, Strathmore, Fort McMurray, and Grand Prairie, with essential mental health training to help them build resilience in their challenging roles.
The BOS program is a resiliency-based mental health training program that empirical data has shown delivers promising results in improving the mental health outcomes of first responders and frontline workers. The program has been customized for various sectors, including social services professions. This partnership marks a significant forward momentum in Wood's Homes' commitment to fostering a psychologically safe and healthy workplace, particularly for staff in high-stress environments.
"Equipping our employees with knowledge and skill to safeguard against PTS and other stresses associated with their job is of utmost importance to Wood's Homes. That is why we have invested in this worthwhile training program – to ensure we are caring for our people as they care for our communities," Bjorn Johansson CEO of Wood's Homes.
The BOS program will be offered as an online, self-paced course, allowing Wood's Homes' staff and caregivers to complete the training at their convenience while ensuring they gain essential skills to manage stress effectively.
"We are honoured to partner with Wood's Homes to bring BOS to their frontline workers. The work they do is invaluable, and we are excited to provide them with mental health tools that will help them navigate the challenges they face daily," said Dr. Megan McElheran, Founder of BOS and Chief Clinician and CEO of Wayfound Mental Health Group, based in Calgary.