{"id":1968,"date":"2023-07-24T15:09:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T15:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/respectcanada.org\/?page_id=1968"},"modified":"2026-09-02T10:12:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T14:12:30","slug":"toronto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/respectcanada.org\/fr\/toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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EHN Bellwood Toronto<\/p>

175 Brentcliffe Road, Toronto, Ontario<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our Mission:<\/strong><\/div>
To create a network among organizations who support CAF veterans, Emergency Responders and their families in meeting the array of challenges, such as: transition, mental health, and housing instability, by promoting collaboration that improves the delivery of services.<\/div>
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Who is Invited to Attend:<\/strong><\/div>
We hope to see all Military Units, Police Services, EMS, Fire and Rescue, Medical and support First Responders, Peer Support groups, Spiritual support providers, local and municipal leaders, CMHA, Veterans Support agencies, EAP providers, VAC, Legion Branch Service Officers, psychologists, social workers, and anyone else interested and supporting those who suffer from PTSD and Operational Stress injuries.
The networking is very beneficial to all who attend!<\/em><\/div><\/div>
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Host:<\/strong><\/p>

Andrea Groff,<\/strong>
Executive Director
EHN Bellwood Toronto<\/p>

Andrea Groff is an experienced healthcare leader with over 15 years in the health and community care sectors. She returns to EHN Bellwood Toronto as Executive Director after previously serving as Director of Operations, where she led key initiatives in quality improvement, accreditation, and program evaluation.<\/p>

Andrea brings a strong background in clinical operations, primary care, mental health service delivery, and quality of care improvement with past leadership roles at Health for All Family Health Team and Ontario Health Team Northumberland, as well as a master’s degree in leadership with a health specialization from Royal Roads University. She is passionate about client-centred care, strategic planning, and building high-performing teams that support recovery and long-term outcomes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Co-Facilitator:<\/strong><\/p>

Marteen Valleau
<\/b>Partnership Manager
EHN Guardians<\/p>

Marteen has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare, relationship development, strategic partnerships, marketing, sales and community engagement. Since joining EHN Canada in 2016, she has developed strong connections with hospitals, community treatment programs, private practice clinicians, disability management organizations, safety-sensitive employers and first responder groups.<\/p>

Previously, as a Corporate Care Specialist with EHN Canada, Marteen facilitated inpatient referrals for clients referred by Veterans Affairs Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces and the RCMP. Through this work, she helped strengthen support for military, veteran and first responder communities. In her current role, she continues to foster trusted referral relationships and support meaningful outcomes across the EHN Guardians network.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Guest Speaker:<\/strong><\/p>

Omer Vandevyvere<\/strong>,
Clinical Director, RSW
EHN Canada<\/p>

Omer is a seasoned healthcare leader specializing in mental health and addictions, with over 15 years of experience in client-centered care and operational management.<\/p>

In his prior role, Omer managed the Operational Stress Injury Clinic at St. Joseph\u2019s Health Care London, supporting a multidisciplinary team in providing care for veterans, active service members, and RCMP officers. Omer holds a Master\u2019s degree in Social Work and is a Certified Health Executive, bringing a passion for compassionate, high-quality care to his work at EHN Canada.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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FAQs<\/u><\/b>:<\/h3><\/div>
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How do I get to the Bellwood Clinic?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>
Click Here<\/a> to access the Google Map<\/div><\/div>
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How do I get from the Clinic lobby to the conference room?<\/strong>
Follow the Respect Forum Canada pop-up banners and signs to the welcome area.<\/div>
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Is there a registration fee?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/div>
No.<\/div>
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Anyone with a connection to care for Veterans and 1st Responders, and families.<\/div>
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S<\/strong>hould I enroll using the registration form on this webpage?<\/b>
Yes please, so the Bellwood Clinic caterer can track numbers for the free Continental Breakfast. If you hit a snag such as your server firewall, please contact respect.outreach@gmail.com so Terry Telford can register you.<\/p>

Is there a cap on the number of attendees?<\/strong>
Yes, we can host a maximum of 70 participants so please register. We want to track numbers so the Chef and Fire Marshall are happy!<\/p>

Can I volunteer to guide one of the discussion group tables in the second half of the morning?<\/strong>
Yes! Please contact co-Lead Facilitator Gord Hagar at respect.ontario.coordinator@gmail.com so he can add you to his list of discussion guides.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

What food & refreshments will be available and how do I identify my dietary restrictions and\/or allergies?<\/strong>
A continental breakfast and the mid-morning health break will be provided by the Bellwood Clinic chef. Please contact Marteen Valleau at mvalleau@ehncanada.com no later than 12:00, 21 September to identify your requirements.<\/div>

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