about us
Family wellness for Members and the People who matter most
We're dedicated to supporting the families of YRP members through resources, programs and meaningful connections that promote well-being.
Mission
Comprehensive wellness program for YRPA/YRP families to access mental health services and essential resources. The program aims to empower families toward a healthy, balanced life through compassion, inclusion, and resilience.
Vision
A Family Wellness program that provides support, resources, and opportunities for mental, emotional, physical and overall well-being. Our goal is to be a trusted program for holistic wellness, promoting resilience, connection, and a balanced life for every family.
About the YRPA Family Wellness Team
Josie Rose, MSW, RSW About the Family Mental Health Clinician & Wellness Coordinator
Josie Rose, MSW, RSW, is a Registered Social Worker, Mental Health
Clinician, and Wellness Coordinator with extensive experience
supporting children, youth, adults, and families. Josie has worked
across child welfare, education, community mental health, and justice
systems, supporting individuals and families through some of life's
challenging circumstances. Her approach is compassionate, strengths-
-based, trauma-informed, and focused on helping individuals and
and families build resilience, connection, and overall well-being.
As the YRPA Family Mental Health Clinician & Wellness Coordinator.
Josie leads the Family Wellness program and is dedicated to
supporting YRP members, retirees, and their families through individual
and family support, psychoeducational programming, service
navigation, wellness initiatives, family-focused events, and
opportunities for connection and community building. Her goal is to
help families feel supported, informed, empowered, and connected
throughout every stage of the policing journey.
Our approach
Strategic Priorities & Objectives
Promoting Family Wellbeing
Ensuring that the Families of YRP Members have easy access to unique specialized services, programs, workshops, resources and tools to support their overall wellness.
Developing Family Connections and Networks
Supporting family wellness by creating opportunities for families to connect and share lived experiences through the development of a community of support.
Achieving a Healthy Work-Life Balance
Helping family wellness thrive by reducing stress and creating opportunities for family to achieve a healthy work/life balance.
Our Values
What We Stand For
Inclusivity
We welcome and support all families, embracing diversity and ensuring equitable access to resources and services.
Safety & Confidentiality
We provide a secure and private environment where families feel comfortable seeking support without fear or judgment.
Professionalism
We uphold the highest standards of integrity, expertise, and ethical conduct in all our services.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions, ensuring transparency, reliability, and a commitment to excellence.
Compassion
We approach every family with empathy, kindness, and understanding, recognizing their unique challenges and strengths.
Respect
We honor the dignity, beliefs, and experiences of every individual, fostering a culture of mutual respect and acceptance.
Fairness
We are committed to treating all families equitably, ensuring just and unbiased access to support and resources.
Message From President Of YRPA
"The well-being of our members is directly linked to the well-being of their families. When our members know their loved ones are supported and cared for, they can perform their duties with enhanced focus, resilience, and peace of mind. This is why it is crucial for us, as a police association, to provide comprehensive support services not just to our members but also their families.
We are dedicated to ensuring that the families of our members have access to resources that promote their mental, emotional, and physical well-being through our YRPA Family Wellness".
A Message From The Family Mental Health Clinician & Wellness Coordinator
"Supporting families has always been at the heart of YRPA Family Wellness. Every family’s experience with policing and YRP is unique, and while the profession can bring pride, purpose, and connection, it can also bring challenges that affect everyday family life in ways that are not always seen or spoken about.
My hope for YRPA Family Wellness is to create a space where families feel welcomed, understood, and supported without judgment. A space where families can access meaningful resources, build connections with others who understand policing life, and learn practical strategies that support overall wellness and resilience.
YRPA Family Wellness was created with the understanding that caring for the well-being of members also means caring for the people who support them at home. Through 1:1 counselling, workshops, wellness resources, peer connection opportunities, family events, and service navigation support, our goal is to help families strengthen communication, connection, balance, and overall well-being together.
Whether you are navigating the early stages of policing life, supporting a loved one through stressful or difficult experiences, balancing family responsibilities, addressing your own well-being or simply looking for ways to strengthen wellness within your home, please know that support is available and you are not alone in the journey.
Thank you for taking the time to visit YRPA Family Wellness. I look forward to continuing to support and walk alongside our families through every stage of your YRP journey. "
Josie Rose, YRPA Family Mental Health Clinician & Wellness Coordinator
A Message From Family Wellness
Welcome to Family Wellness.
In 2023, the York Regional Police (YRP), the YRP Wellness Unit, and the York Regional Police Association (YRPA) recognized that it was not only police and YRP members who may need support throughout the policing journey and career at YRP, but their families as well. In their shared commitment to supporting the well-being of both members and their loved ones, the YRP and YRPA created Family Wellness.
YRPA Family Wellness was developed to help support the overall well-being of family members by promoting mental, physical, and social wellness through mental wellness support, family-focused programs, resources, education, and connection opportunities.
Led by the Family Mental Health Clinician & Wellness Coordinator, YRPA Family Wellness is located within the Wellness Unit office. While Family Wellness expands the support available through the Wellness Centre for its members, it operates as a YRPA supported entity dedicated to supporting families.
We understand that being a part of the policing world can impact on the whole family. Shift work, operational stress, critical incidents, changing schedules, and the demands of the profession can affect relationships, routines, emotional wellness, and family life in many ways. YRPA Family Wellness exists to help families feel supported, connected, informed, and less alone throughout these experiences.
Through wellness programs, workshops, family events, peer connection opportunities, resources, and service navigation support, Family Wellness aims to create a welcoming and compassionate space where families can build resilience, strengthen connections, and support overall well-being together.
Whether your family is new to policing life or navigating years of service, YRPA Family Wellness is here to walk alongside you through every stage of the journey.
HOW WE HELP
We Understand the Journey
Police Services life impacts the whole family. Together, we can build resilience, navigate challenges and celebrate the moments that matter.
Build Connection
Find community & belonging with other families.
Access Resources
Practical tools & information when you need it.
Promote Well-Being
Support for mental, physical, spiritual well-being.
Strengthen Families
Workshops and programs that help families grow stronger together.
Testimonials
Thriving as a police Family PTSD Workshop
"Thank you for this. I learned a lot. I saw a lot of this with my loved one and didn't understand what they were going through and how it would impact me as well."
Family Wellness Movie night
“My kids told me they didn't want to leave. They had so much fun. Thank you for doing this.”
Loving a Cop: Spouses/Significant Other event
“Learning about the resources available and also to know that I am not alone. / Thank you for what you do. We appreciate it!”
Cooking Little Kitchen Academy
“We had a good time. My kids had fun. Thank you.”
Family Appreciation Day 2024
We had a great time. Thank you for doing this.
Family Appreciation Day 2025
"Thank you so much for organizing such a fantastic family event at the Safety Village! Our kids had an absolute blast, especially with the sack race, race cars, and bouncy castles. It was such a joy to see them laughing and having fun all afternoon."
Family Appreciation Day 2025
"Thanks again for all the effort and care you put into making this day so memorable for families. We've attached some fun photos from the scavenger hunt to share the moments!"
YRPA Spooktacular Pumpkin Contest/Pet Costume Contest
“Thank you for doing this again this year. My family loves it.”
1:1 Counselling
"Thank you for your time yesterday. For the first time in a long time I feel as though there is hope."
A Look Inside Our Community
