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Kristal Jones
President and Co-Founder
I am proud to strengthen and support Toronto Police Families.
Madison Babineau
BTB Buddies Coordinator
The BTB Buddies Program is something I am very excited to be part of. Connecting TPS children with each other in a safe and nurturing environment is something I am proud of.
Peter Eckersall
Peer Case Manager
I am proud to support you and your family on your path to wellness.
Cheryl Lam
Education Coordinator
I love supporting TPS families by seeking programming that strengthens and supports their families.
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Susan Cieslik
Peer Support Coordinator
Peer Support provides a valuable mental health benefit in your personal toolbox. As the coordinator of peer support I am a part of your wellness strategy and deliver a resource I am proud of.
Melissa Elaschuk
Peer Support Director
Peer Support provides a valuable mental health benefit in your personal toolbox. As the coordinator of peer support I am a part of your wellness strategy and deliver a resource I am proud of.
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BOARD CHAIRPERSON
Dilnaz Garda, a high school teacher with the York Regional District School Board, is dedicated to sharing her personal experience with mental illness in the hopes of encouraging others to share their stories and join in the movement of normalizing discussion around mental health. In 2016, tragedy struck her family when Toronto Police Constable Darius Garda, brother of Dilnaz, died by suicide while dealing with PTSD and other mental health issues. As the current Chair of the TBTB Board of Directors, Dilnaz works to make a sustainable cultural shift in the area of mental health and well-being for TPS officers/members and their families.
CLINICAL ADVISOR
Dr. Vivien Lee, PhD, C.Psych. is a clinical psychologist and founder of the Centre for Trauma Recovery & Growth in Toronto, ON. She specializes in trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety and has extensive experience working with and training first responders (e.g., police, paramedics, firefighters, corrections, dispatchers) and military. Particular interests for Dr. Lee also include optimizing peer support and family support.
DIRECTOR
Nilam Bhanji,