March 6, 2025

Emergency service personnel, healthcare workers, and other public service workers frequently encounter traumatic situations that can profoundly affect their well-being. Vicarious trauma (VT) is a condition resulting from empathetic engagement with individuals who have experienced trauma.

A comprehensive guide in English and French is included to understand, recognize, and manage VT.

In this resource, you can also find a summary of support options in the event of vicarious trauma. It’s always worth remembering that prioritizing your well-being not only benefits you but also enhances your ability to support those you serve.

For additional resources on health and wellness, access Homewood Health – Homeweb.ca.

Keep in mind that Homewood Health is a confidential service that provides various supports and resources, including articles, podcasts and short-term counselling.

If it’s your first time accessing Homewood Portal, you can open this document (VPN required) to see the step-by-step enrollment instructions and the invitation code.

Should you have any challenges enrolling, you can call Homewood Health directly at 1-800-663-1142, or you can contact benefitinquiries@karis.org.

Sincerely,

Human Resources

humanresources@karis.org