Before Operational Stress (BOS)
Research Funded BOS Participants Proceed Below
Proudly Partnered With
Wounded Warriors Canada
Front-line workers are exposed to operational stress every day, but the effects of operational stress don’t have to last a lifetime.
BOS is about empowering public safety employees to be in charge of the effects of operational stress, versus the effects of operational stress being in charge of them.
This program has been designed to serve and protect public safety personnel as they serve and protect us all.
Research Participation
As a part of this project, all individuals are invited to participate in a research project evaluating the BOS program. The research is being conducted independently by researchers at the Canadian Institute of Public Research and Treatment (CIPSRT).
Participation in the research is voluntary and is not a requirement for participation in the BOS program.
Welcome to BOS - A Message from Dr. Megan McElheran, BOS Creator
Tell Us About You - Disclaimer
About You:
BOS Overview
Participation Consent
Research Overview
Research Survey Link
How to Successfully Complete this Course:
Course Player Instructions
Download Instructions
Mental Health Support and Crisis Lines
Mental Health Resources - Find a Psychologist Right For You
RCMP Member Resources
Education Disclaimer
Intellectual Property and Copyright
BOS Learning Objectives
BOS References
Orientation
Manual and Introduction Video
Public Safety Introduction and Manual
Healthcare Introduction and Manual
Legal Services and Prosecutors Introduction and Manual
I was motivated several years ago to develop the Before Operational Stress (BOS) program out of a desire to provide public safety personnel with an intervention that could support greater psychological protection relative to their occupational roles. I am steadfast in my commitment to finding proactive ways to support public safety personnel and will continue to disseminate and evaluate BOS to ensure its effectiveness and utility for the members it serves.