Vince Savoia, MSM
Nationally Recognized Expert in
First Responder Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Leadership
Available for a limited project-based, advisory,
and speaking engagements
About Vince
For over 40 years, I have worked at the intersection of trauma, leadership, and organizational resilience. I founded the Tema Conter Memorial Trust and helped shape Canada’s national approach to peer support, PTSD awareness, and first-responder mental health.
My work has been honoured with the Meritorious Service Medal and recognized by CAMH as one of 150 Canadians making a significant impact on mental health.
Today, I engage in a select number of flexible projects that draw upon my lived experience, national leadership background, and deep understanding of operational stress in high-pressure environments.
How I Can Help
I’m available for short, well‑defined projects across public safety, emergency services, mental health, and high‑stress organizational environments. Typical engagements include:
Advisory Support
Guidance for leaders, organizations, and teams navigating trauma, culture, or mental‑health‑related challenges.
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Peer Support and Mental Health Program Review
Assessment, refinement, or development of peer support structures, referral pathways, and organizational mental health strategies.
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Workshops and Training Sessions
Trauma‑informed leadership, decision‑making under stress, psychological first aid, and peer support fundamentals.
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Post‑Incident Consultation
Support for organizations following critical incidents, line‑of‑duty deaths, or traumatic events.
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Curriculum & Content Development
Input on training programs, academic courses, and professional development initiatives.
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Speaking and Guest Lecturing
Keynotes, panels, fireside conversations, and educational presentations.
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Research & Standards Input
Participation in committees, roundtables, and collaborative projects related to first responder mental health.
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These engagements are flexible and tailored to the organization's needs.
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Selected Recognition
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CAMH Difference Maker for Mental Health
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Honorary Bachelor of Applied Studies, Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
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Parliamentary testimony on PTSD and Operational Stress Injuries
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Founder, Tema Conter Memorial Trust
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Program founder, First Responders Trauma Prevention and Recovery Certificate
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(Simon Fraser University)
Contact
I take on a limited number of part‑time, project‑based engagements each year. If you have a project or challenge where my experience may be helpful, I welcome a conversation.
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Email: info@vincesavoia.com
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