WELCOME TO LIFELINE FOR THE FRONTLINE COUNSELLING SERVICES.

Lifeline for the Frontline offers information, resources and therapy to the Niagara Region and surrounding community by providing both in-person and online services. We offer evidence based approaches to assessment and treatment of mental health related challenges. Lifeline for the Frontline also provides specialized support to first responders and their families from the perspective of a first responder, with first hand knowledge of the impact of Occupational Stress Injuries and Complex Trauma related to job performance.

 
 

Build Resilience & Strength

Find out about how Occupational Stress Injury can impact those in professions exposed to repeated trauma. Learn strategies to help build resilience and regain strength.

 

Individual & Group Therapy

Offering individual and group therapy for first responders and their families so you can reclaim yourself and rebuild the relationships that mean the most to you..

Get Back To Work

Access support as you find your way back to doing the job you love. Re-integration is an individual journey and can be tailored to your specific needs.

 

Employer Workshops and Training

Helping employers of first responders understand hidden trauma, convey empathy and learn what employees need from you to have a healthy and thriving career.

Kelli Nicholson established Lifeline for the Frontline in 2020 to respond to the growing need for therapists that understand the culture and lifestyle of our first responder community. Kelli uses trauma informed therapy modalities that address the impact of both childhood trauma and the inter-play of occupational stress injuries. She welcomes first responders to connect with a therapist, before they need a therapist, to establish a connected and supportive relationship.

Meet our new therapist! Brandy is a seasoned social worker with 15 years of experience. She has worked closely with first responders for many years and has an approach rooted in trauma-informed care, evidence-based therapies, and a deep respect for the resilience that exists within each individual.