Fabian Henry

Keynote Speaker | Halifax, Nova Scotia

Canadian Armed Forces Veteran
Trauma Recovery, Mental Health & Resilience Expert

Fabian Henry Expertise Leadership, Leadership and Change, Personal Leadership, Resilience & Change, Mental Health, Addictions & Substance Abuse, PTSD & Trauma, Personal Growth and Military & Veterans.

Fabian Henry

About Fabian Henry

Fabian Henry is a Nova Scotia–born Canadian Armed Forces veteran, social entrepreneur, and national advocate for trauma recovery and veteran mental health. After twelve years of service and six overseas deployments, he applied his leadership and combat-engineering experience to develop community-based treatment and after-care systems for veterans and first responders. As the founding force behind Canada House and now chief executive officer of Veterans For Healing, he has supported more than two thousand veterans through specialized recovery and peer-support programs. Recognized as one of Canada’s leading experts in trauma recovery, Fabian Henry continues to shape national standards for veteran mental-health care.

Fabian Henry Videos

Prescribed Teaser No1

How Marijuana for Trauma is Helping Veterans Heal

Unprescribed | Teaser Trailer: Proof of Concept [hd] 2017 | Allegianc

Unprescribed | Trailer No. 2: Fade [hd] | Allegiance Films

Fabian Henry Interviews & Podcasts

Veteran’s Healing Journey, Fabian Henry on Ptsd Recovery | Psychedel

Canna for Ptsd with Fabian Henry of Veterans for Healing

Healing Trauma Through Cannabis

FABIAN HENRY BIOGRAPHY

Fabian Henry is a Nova Scotia–born Canadian Armed Forces veteran and social entrepreneur recognized for advancing national standards in trauma recovery and veteran mental health. With twelve years of active service and six overseas deployments, he developed expertise in combat engineering and leadership under extreme conditions that shaped his later innovations in after-care systems for veterans and first responders.

During his military career, Fabian Henry rose to the rank of sergeant in under ten years and earned qualifications as a combat diver and parachutist. His operational tours included Afghanistan, Haiti, Pakistan, and Eritrea, where he led complex engineering missions focused on infrastructure, safety, and humanitarian objectives.

Exposure to repeated high-risk environments resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder, hearing loss, tinnitus, and malaria, which later defined his purpose in post-service life. Fabian Henry experienced the limitations of conventional treatments and identified the need for patient-driven recovery systems designed specifically for those affected by operational trauma.

Drawing from his lived experience, Fabian Henry became one of Canada’s most active advocates for veteran mental health reform. He began building community-based programs that combined clinical support, peer mentorship, and accessible recovery pathways for veterans and their families.

His early initiatives led to the creation of Canada House, a network of veteran-focused medical clinics that provided education and treatment guidance related to trauma and wellness. This foundation introduced his collaborative model of health care built on peer connection and structured after-care.

In 2018, Fabian Henry co-invested in Near Threat Analytics, a data-driven platform for global risk assessment and public-safety intelligence. The company was later sold to Novus Health, broadening his experience in applying analytical and technological innovation to human-performance and health-care systems.

That same year he co-founded the Global Alliance Foundation Fund (GAFF) with advanced-care paramedic Jack Rennie. Supported by an advisory board that included former Nova Scotia premier Darrell Dexter and former Conservative leader Jamie Baillie, GAFF focused on helping veterans and first responders navigate trauma recovery through Fabian Henry’s Four Pillars of Healing framework.

To strengthen coordination among veteran organizations, Fabian Henry established Veterans House, a non-profit that provides mentorship, governance support, and quality standards for peer-support programs. Veterans House partners with institutions such as the University of Regina and the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research to ensure clinical alignment and evidence-based outcomes.

Building on this network, Fabian Henry founded Veterans For Healing, which he continues to lead as chief executive officer. The organization delivers comprehensive treatment, after-care, and family-support programs to veterans and first responders across Canada.

Through Veterans For Healing, Fabian Henry has helped more than two thousand veterans access the right medicine, recovery models, and continuing-care programs. The organization also serves as a national partner for research initiatives on trauma, resilience, and peer-support effectiveness.

As an advocate and subject-matter expert, Fabian Henry collaborates with clinicians, policymakers, and industry leaders to redefine how trauma is addressed in service populations. His approach combines precision data, patient experience, and community integration to create measurable improvements in health and quality of life.

Fabian Henry’s work is distinguished by his ability to translate complex mental-health concepts into language and systems that veterans can trust and apply. His leadership ensures that recovery programs remain practical, culturally competent, and focused on outcomes rather than bureaucracy.

He is frequently engaged by corporate, government, and public-sector audiences seeking to understand resilience, reintegration, and high-performance recovery within demanding environments. Fabian Henry’s insights provide frameworks that strengthen psychological safety and operational readiness.

Recognized nationally as one of Canada’s leading experts in trauma recovery, Fabian Henry continues to design programs that connect research with real-world application. His initiatives reflect a consistent purpose: to restore dignity, health, and connection for those who have served.

By linking military discipline with compassionate leadership, Fabian Henry has built a career that bridges the gap between lived experience and professional care. His ongoing mission through Veterans For Healing continues to transform how Canada supports its veterans, their families, and all who serve in critical roles.

Fabian Henry Topic Presentations

Fabian Henry Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

The 4 Pillars of Healing: A Framework for Mental Strength and Sustainable Recovery

Resilience Under Pressure: Mental Strength in High-demand Environments

Beyond Survival: Building Mental Health Systems That Work

Leading Through Change: Guiding Teams with Stability and Clarity in Times of Uncertainty

The Trust Equation: Building Human Connection and Resilient Relationships

Purpose Restored: Redefining Meaning, Motivation, and Sustainable Success

Fabian Henry Books & Articles

N.s. Veteran Receives Critical Injury Benefit After Trauma from Alleged Military Sex Assault
N.s. Veteran Receives Critical Injury Benefit

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