WHEN THE SHIFT ENDS - A special community screening and panel discussion

When the Shift Ends is a powerful documentary mini-series that explores the hidden psychological impact of frontline Emergency Service work
About this Event

Some wounds are invisible.

Every day, first responders and frontline professionals answer the call to serve others. They run toward danger, respond to tragedy, provide care during crisis, and carry burdens that most people never see. While the public often witnesses their courage, few understand the personal toll these experiences can leave behind.

When the Shift Ends is a powerful documentary mini-series created for Bell Fibe TV1 that explores the hidden psychological impact of frontline and emergency service work. Through raw and honest storytelling, first responders share their experiences with cumulative trauma, operational stress injuries, PTSD, recovery, and resilience.

We invite members of our community and all frontline professionals to join us for this important evening of awareness, understanding, and hope.

Open to All Frontline and Emergency Service Personnel

Including, but not limited to:

• Police Services
• Firefighters (Career and Volunteer)
• Paramedics and EMS Personnel
• Correctional Workers
• Military Personnel and Veterans
• 911 and CACC Dispatchers
• Healthcare Professionals
• Ministry of Labour Inspectors
• Search and Rescue Personnel
• Emergency Management Professionals
• Family Members and Supporters

Following the screening, attendees will hear directly from several individuals featured in the documentary, including local first responders, during a special panel discussion about their lived experiences and journeys toward healing.

Boots on the Ground peer supporters will also be in attendance to provide information, resources, and support throughout the evening.

Registration Information

Pre-registration is required through Eventbrite.

Admission is available by donation only, ensuring this event remains accessible to everyone who wishes to attend.

All proceeds will be donated to Boots on the Ground, a Canadian peer support organization dedicated to supporting first responders, military personnel, veterans, healthcare workers, and their families.

Together, we can help build stronger conversations around mental health, reduce stigma, and remind those who serve our communities that they are never alone.