Beyond the Blue (Toronto Beyond The Blue – TBTB) is an independent registered charity that supports Toronto Police Service (TPS) uniform and civilian members, as well as their spouses and families, with a strong focus on mental health, peer support, wellness, education, and family resilience. It operates with the support of the Toronto Police Service and the Toronto Police Association but remains independent. 

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What it does

Beyond the Blue was created to help address the unique challenges that come with policing, including:

• Mental health and wellness support

• Peer support and advocacy

• PTSD and operational stress injury awareness

• Family support and education

• Referrals to mental health professionals and community resources

• Wellness events, retreats, and workshops for police members and their families

 

Why it exists

Police officers and their families often deal with challenges that are not well understood outside the policing community, such as:

• Exposure to trauma

• Shift work and family strain

• Operational stress injuries

• Mental health stigma

• Relationship and family pressures related to the job

 

Beyond the Blue aims to provide a trusted support network where members and families can access resources and connect with people who understand those realities