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Members of the Ontario Provincial Police Association led by President Rob Stinson attended the police funeral at BMO Field in Toronto Monday July 12, 2021 for Toronto Police Service Detective Constable Jeffrey Northrup. The veteran officer was killed in the line of duty last week. . The officer was remembered at his funeral Monday as a kind, gentle giant who loved his family deeply and was quick to lend a hand wherever he could. Detective Constable Northrup leaves behind his wife, mother, two sons and a daughter. 

Several tributes were posted online causing the hash tag #HeroesInLife to trend throughout Canada on Twitter.

Read Toronto Police Service website story by clicking here.

Thank you to all OPP members who took the time to attend the funeral, watch online and offer support in so many ways to the family and our colleagues in Toronto.

Some of the OPP Association and Toronto Police Service social media posts are included here. Click here for a link with the livestream of the funeral, official high resolution photos, Book of Condolences, and donation links to Special Olympics provided by the Toronto Police Service. 

elcome to 24 new OPP members from other police services including 2 from First Nations Police Services, the RCMP and Edmonton and many others. We are happy to have your experience in the OPP.

OPP Association President Rob Stinson was honoured to attend the Experienced Police Officer Class 493 Graduation at OPP General Headquarters in Orillia on July 9, 2021

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Episode Summary

Episode 7 is second episode of our Retirement Planning Series, OPPA Executive Officer of Pension & Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom, discusses insured benefits and insurances at retirement.

Episode Notes

OPPA Executive Officer of Pension & Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom, joins the 10-5 Podcast for the 2nd episode in our Retirement Planning Series with an in-depth discussion of insured benefits and insurances at retirement. This includes the eligibility criteria for insured benefits upon retirement, how to continue insurances at retirement and the types of insurances available to members at retirement.

Resources

Confirmation that a member has met the eligibility criteria for insured benefits at retirement can be obtained from the Ontario Pension Board – OPB.ca or 1-800-668-6203

Although the carrier for insured benefits remains the same (Canada Life) the policy number will change from 44501 for active members to 6772 for retired members. Your ID number will also change from your WIN number to your client ID number with the Ontario Pension Board.

To review your insurances, premium rates, or named beneficiaries please contact Target Benefit Administrators at 1-888-660-6055 or OPPA.WLVINC.com.

If you are considering cancelling any of your policies, it is important to reach out to Target Benefit Administrators to discuss that further – 1-888-660-6055 or OPPA.WLVINC.com.

Active members can purchase additional insurances within 31 days of a life event without providing proof of insurability. Please contact Target Benefit Administrators at 1-888-660-6055 or OPPA.WLVINC.com.

For more information on insurances and insured benefits offered through the OPPA plan, please refer to the plan overview at OPPA.ca/Benefits/Insurance (members only – log in required) or contact Target Benefit Administrators at 1-888-660-6055 or OPPA.WLVINC.com.

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Mental Health Awareness and Communication Series

Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program

July 28, 2021 – 1000 – 1100 ET
Featuring Carobeth Zorzos, M.A., C. Psych., BCBA

About the Speaker:

Carobeth is a Clinical Psychologist and a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst who has, since 2001, worked with children, youth, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities, behaviour disorders, and learning disabilities. She has a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno.
 
Carobeth has worked in government and private practice settings, and her past consultation experience includes a wide variety of environments, including home and centre-based Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) programs, schools, group homes, residential treatment programs, long term care facilities, adult day programs, inpatient mental health settings, and children’s aid societies. She also has experience working with Indigenous children and youth in rural and remote communities throughout Ontario. She received the 2018 Gerry Bloomfield Award from Autism Ontario and the 2017 President’s Award for Service Excellence from ONTABA for her work on the MCYS OAP Advisory Committee.

About the Session:

Child and youth mental health has been discussed frequently this past year, in light of the numerous changes in our daily lives as a result of the pandemic. The session will share information regarding available mental health services for children and youth. The goal is to answer commonly asked questions, including:

  • When should I reach out to a professional about my child or youth?
  • What supports are available to support my child or youth?
  • How do I access supports?
  • What do mental health services look like for my children or youth?
  • How are families involved in services and supports?

We will discuss commonly accessed services, including counselling and psychotherapy, psychoeducational assessment, behaviour supports, and specialized services.  A question-and- answer period will be held at the end of our talk.

Visit www.encompascare.ca to learn more.

Speaker Series:

These presentations will provide education on topics and solutions for healing and resilience.  They will also showcase some of the speciality services such as Residential Treatment or Intensive Outpatient treatment.

Note: To ensure your anonymity, your registration information will ONLY be available to the hosts from Dalton Associates. Registrants will NOT have the option of turning on their camera or microphone at any time. Questions will be managed through the text Q&A which are sent only to the hosts – Dalton Associates. They will either answer those questions verbally without referencing the name of the participant who asked the question, or privately through the text function. 

All sessions will be delivered through the PHIPA complaint version of Zoom Webinar.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact encompas@daltonassociates.ca

On behalf of the Board of Directors, membership & staff of the Ontario Provincial Police Association, President Rob Stinson offers our deepest condolences to family, colleagues & friends of Toronto Police Constable Jeff Northrup killed in the line of duty in Toronto 

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Episode Summary

Karen Lagacé, Strategic Communications Coordinator for the OPP Association, talks about retirement and 25+ years of serving our members.

Episode Notes

Karen Lagacé, Strategic Communications Coordinator for the OPP Association, talks about retirement and 25+ years of serving our members. Thank you, Karen, for everything you have done for our members. You will be missed.

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca

Canada Day is a day when all Canadians collectively stand together to celebrate, support and honour our heritage and one another. Our past, in particular relating to the Indigenous People of Canada, is not perfect. We stand together to move forward in unity and opportunity for all. Happy Canada Day from the OPP Association. #ADayToListen 

Congratulations Kirkland Lake Detachment Admin Clerk Kathleen Dudgeon on your retirement after 30.5 yrs of dedicated service with the town of Kirkland Lake and the OPP. Staff Sergeant Ryan Dougan is pictured presenting Kathleen with a plaque from the detachment and OPP Association Director Dave Dube presented Kathleen with some OPPA swag.

Our OPP Association Strategic Communications Coordinator Karen Lagace retires today after 25yrs of service to our members and 43 years in the workforce. A sign mysteriously showed up in her front yard! We wish you all the best Karen. Thank you for all you have done. Happy Retirement Karen! 😍

The Stable Grounds in Rodney, Ontario is hosting 3-night and one-week wellness retreats for first responders in July/2021.

The 3-night retreats provide an experiential taste of the treatment experience, while the one-week retreats offer a comprehensive look at the individual. The retreats aim to increase self-awareness and mental readiness for positive change. Each session is limited to ten residential participants.

Retreat content includes: Equine Assisted Learning, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Neurofeedback, Occupational Stress Injury, Addiction and Occupational Therapy Information Session, Virtual Reality, Sanctuary Trauma, and Individual and Group Sessions.

3 Night Sessions
– Females Only July 3 (4pm Arrival) – July 6 (9am Departure) July 25 (4pm Arrival) – July 28 (9am Departure)

3 Night Sessions
– Males Only July 6 (4pm Arrival) – July 9 (9am Departure) July 28 (4pm Arrival) – July 31 (9am Departure)

One Week Session
– Females Only July 11 (4pm Arrival) – July 17 (9am Departure)

One Week Session
– Males Only July 18 (4pm Arrival) – July 24 (9am Departure)

Learn more at EncompasCare.ca