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Brampton Guardian

Retired Peel police officer starts charity for peer mental health support for first responders

With Boots On The Ground, there’s now help for those who answer calls for distress on a daily basis, thanks to former Peel police officer Dave McLennan.“First responders are used to being helpers, not asking for help,” …

News Talk 1010

Boots on the Ground Founder Dave McLennan interviewed by John Moore

Blue Line Magazine

Taking aim at the stigma around mental health

Retired police officer Dave McLennan said over his 30-year career, he saw that stigma prevents police from coming forward and talking about the mental health issues they face …

Awards

Public Heroes Award

BOTG Volunteer Dave McLennan, awarded by Intercultural Dialogue Institute GTA.

Champions of Mental Health Award

Boots On The Ground, awarded by Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health.

Champions of Mental Health Award

BOTG Volunteer Sharon Bak, awarded by Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT).

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