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At Beam Support Services, we believe resilience is built at the intersection of honest care, strategic clarity, and deep purpose.


Founder - Beam Support Services
January 2025 - Present


Chaplain - Spiritual Wellness Services - Strathcona RCMP & Enforcement  
May 2025 - Present

Chaplain - Trauma Response Team - City of Edmonton
January 2025- Present

On Call Chaplain - Edmonton Police Service 
March 2023 - Present


Chaplain - Strathcona County Emergency Services
March 2014 - Present 


Facilitator - The Working Mind & The Working Mind First Responders - Mental Health Commission of Canada
Sept 2023 - Present 


Lead Pastor - Sherwood Park Alliance Church
Nov 2007 - Sept 2024












Beam Support Services is a chaplaincy, coaching, and consulting practice helping individuals, teams, and organizations build resilience, navigate crisis, and lead through change. Beam Support includes proactive training, crisis management, and strategic guidance with compassion and clarity.




Greg Hochhalter is a seasoned leader who has spent decades walking with people through life’s most defining moments. As Beam’s founder, he supports with care that’s both compassionate and consequential. With a background in pastoral ministry and emergency services chaplaincy, along with a lived experience as a firefighter and emergency medical responder, Greg is a certified mental health educator, trauma-informed responder, and trusted voice for those navigating change, conflict, or crisis.







“Greg has helped our members during their toughest hours. He is a calm and reassuring presence when the skies cloud over.”

- Eric Lowe, President,
Strathcona County Professional Firefighters Association







What We Offer:


At Beam Support Services, we believe resilience is built at the intersection of honest care, strategic clarity, and deep purpose. Our mission is to walk with people and organizations as they rediscover strength in the midst of struggle.

Crisis Support & Resilience Coaching
- For individuals and teams navigating critical incident stress, trauma, transition, or burnout.

Strategic Leadership Guidance
- Helping leaders, churches, and organizations move through complex change with clarity and confidence.

First Responder Wellness
- Chaplaincy, peer support, and mental health training tailored to the high-performance, high-stress realities of frontline professionals.
 
Workshops & Facilitation
- Custom worshops and certified instruction of The Working Mind and The Working Mind First Responders programs.








“Greg played a pivotal role in supporting our pastors, staff, and board during a season of change. He helped us clarify our vision and provided one-on-one support to staff members facing new responsibilities. His leadership experience was invaluable in guiding the board through important decisions. With a spirit of compassion and respect, Greg brought stability and reassurance to our community throughout this transitional period.”

- Alison Zalasky, Board Chair,
St. Albert Alliance Church







The Working Mind

      
The Working Mind is an interactive, evidenced-based training developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Opening Minds initiative. The course helps participants increase mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and build resilience at work. Through engaging modules covering the Mental Health Continum and stress management strategies, attendees learn to recognize signs of mental distress in themselves and others, foster supportive conversations, and apply practical self-care and coping tools. Rich in real-world scenarios, lived experience videos, group discussions, and take-away resources, the course empowers individuals to maintain their psychological well-being and contribute to mentally healthy and inclusive workplace cultures.

The Working Mind

The Working Mind First Responders is a specialized version of the Mental Health Commision’s evidenced-based training, tailored to the unique culture and challenges of police, fire, EMS, corrections, and other frontline professions. This course equips first responders with practical tools to reduce mental health stigma, recognize early signs of stress and distress, and strengthen resilience under pressure. Featuring the Mental Health Continuum Model, real-life scenarios, and peer-relevant strategies, TWMFR empowers participants to safeguard their mental wellness and support their teammates - both on and off the job.









“Greg demonstrates unwavering dedication and empathy in his capacity as our detachment chaplain, providing indispensable support with a unique appreciation for the realites of first responders and operations support teams. His expert facilitation of The Working Mind training reflects a deep commitment to mental health and wellness in the workplace.”

- Thomas Sutton, Director,
RCMP and Enforcement Services, Strathcona County









Mental Fitness & Resilience: A Primer


This custom session is a concise but impactful introduction to mental health and resilience. It’s designed to equip participants with practical tools to understand stress, recognize its effects, and cultivate resilience before challenges arise.

The experience introduces a simplified version of the mental health continuum, and spotlights the physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual signs of stress. Through interactive discussion and self-reflection, attendees will identify their own stress responses and discover multiple evidence-based resilience-building strategies.





This 2-hour primer can be tailored for any context and is suitable for groups of any size. It’s ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their mental well-being, navigate stress more effectively, and develop proactive approaches to strengthening resilience in their personal and professional lives.







“Greg is passionate about guiding and supporting employees through mental health training. He is skilled at engaging participants at all levels of the organization, fostering a safe learning envioronment, and facilitating open discussions about mental health.”

- Nicole Kennedy, Well-being Advisor,
Strathcona County








Speaking & Training


Available for keynote talks, staff development days, leadership retreats, and faith-based gatherings. Topics include:

  • Building Resilience in High-Stress Roles

  • Leading Through Crisis and Change

  • Faith, Mental Health & the Helping Professions

  • Navigating Organizational Transition

  • Trauma-Informed Ministry and Care








“Greg is a skilled and compassionate leader, and an intuitive and engaging teacher and speaker. I have had the privilege of serving alongside him in a number of capacities, and have learned much from him. Whether addressing smaller groups in more intimate settings, or large groups in auditorium-sized engagements, Greg is able to captivate his audience while maintaining a clear and human connection to his listeners.”

- Trent Forsberg,
former police officer and current public servant.






The King Charles III Coronation Medal is a tangible way to recognize individuals of all ages and all walks of life who have made a difference in their communities. In recognition of his service to the faith community, the residents of Strathcona County, and the men and women of Strathcona County Emergency Services, Greg was awarded the King’s Coronation Medal in April, 2025.


Presented with the King’s Coronation Medal by Sherwood Park MLA, Kyle Kasawski and Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, April 7, 2025.