Resources

  • Canadian Armed Forces Pensions

    Find information about the Canadian Armed Forces Pension plans that is specific to you as an active or retired member and to your survivors/child). Learn about participating in the pension plan, retirement income sources and pension options.

    https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/fac-caf/accueil-home-eng.html

  • Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group (CAF TG)

    The Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group (CAF TG) provides support to all members with professional services as they transition from active duty to post-military life.

    https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/reports-publications/transition-guide/about-the-caf-transition-group.html

  • Community War Memorial

    Veterans Affairs Canada is committed to honouring those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace, and to keeping the memory of their achievements and sacrifices alive for all Canadians. Community War Memorial funding supports the construction, restoration or expansion of a community war memorial.

    http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/funding-programs/commemorative-partnership/community-war-memorial

  • Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday (COPE)​

    COPE programs are delivered nationally and in English and French and are open to all Canadian veterans and first responders and their spouse/partner. This group includes currently serving and retired/released veterans of the CAF as well as RCMP, Police, Fire, EMS and Corrections services. Also included are Nursing staff who work in emergency services.

    https://woundedwarriors.ca/how-we-help/cope-couples-overcoming-ptsd-everyday/

  • DND Mental Health Services

    Canadian Armed Forces members have access to a range of programs while serving in the Forces, including exceptional medical and mental health care, support for families, and comprehensive reintegration and return-to-work programs for those who are ill and injured.

    http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/caf-community-health-services/mental-health-resources.page?

  • Edmonton Military Family Resource Centre

    Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals and families in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) through positive action, family programs, education and general support for the military/veteran community.

    https://www.cafconnection.ca/Edmonton/Contact-Us/Military-Family-Resource-Centre.aspx

  • Foreign Countries Operation​

    If you live outside Canada, please call Foreign Countries Operations. FCO is responsible for the provision of benefits and services available to eligible Canadian Veterans and their dependents who reside or vacation outside of Canada.

    1-888-996-2242

  • Honour Canadian Soldiers

    http://www.honourourcanadiansoldiers.com/english.html

  • Last Post Fund

    The primary mandate is to deliver the Veterans Affairs Canada Funeral and Burial Program which provides funeral, burial and grave marking benefits for eligible Canadian and Allied Veterans.

    http://www.lastpostfund.ca/

  • Library And Archives Canada

    Library and Archives Canada preserves the documentary heritage of Canada and is a source of enduring knowledge accessible to all, contributing to the advancement of Canada as a free and democratic society.

    http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/

  • Medavie Blue Cross

    Health Professional Inquiries for Federal Administered Programs for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and Veteran Affairs Canada (VAC).

    Call toll-free (7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time): 1-800-268-7708

    https://www.medaviebc.ca/en/health-professionals/contact-1

  • National Morale and Welfare Services

    Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services deliver a variety of programs and services for the benefit of serving and former Canadian Armed Forces members, their families, and members of the extended military community.

    https://www.cafconnection.ca/

  • Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP)

    The Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP) is a voluntary, contributory dental services plan established by the Government of Canada to provide eligible public service pensioners, and their eligible family members, with coverage for specific dental services and supplies that are not covered under a provincial or territorial health or dental care plan.

    The PDSP covers only reasonable and customary dental treatment necessary to prevent or correct a dental disease or defect, if the treatment is consistent with generally accepted dental practices. All entitlements are based on the PDSP Rules.

    https://www.sunnet.sunlife.com/signin/csi/pdsp/e/home.wca?

  • Quebec Veterans Foundation

    Foundation that supports Veterans experiencing challenges in order for them to succeed with their transition to civilian life while continuing to contribute to the well-being of Veterans who reside at Ste. Anne’s Hospital.

    http://deretourenforce.ca/en/

  • RCMP Mental Health Services

    http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/fam/ptsd-tspt-eng.htm

  • Renos For Heros

    https://www.renosforheroes.org/

  • Standing Committee On National Defence And Veteran Affairs​

    https://www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Archives/Committee/352/defa/committee-e.html

  • Suffield Military Family Resource Centre

    Suffield Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals and families in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) through positive action, education, family programs, and general support for the military/veteran community.

    https://www.cafconnection.ca/Suffield/Home.aspx

  • UN/NATO Veterans Group

    This is a Canada-wide group formed in January 2008 and has chapters located across Canada.

    https://veteransunnatohq.com

  • VAC Assistance Service (24/7 Crisis Line)

    The VAC Assistance Service provides psychological support. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

    Call toll-free: 1-800-268-7708
    TDD/TTY: 1-800-567-5803

    * For Veterans, RCMP Veterans, their families and caregivers provided at no cost.

  • VAC Resources for Allied Veterans

    Low-income Allied Veterans now living in Canada may qualify for the War Veterans Allowance (WVA) and its related services and benefits.

    http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/services/information-for/allied-veterans

  • Veterans Review and Appeal Board – 5 Legal Serve

    https://www.5plegalservices.com/

  • Veterans Review and Appeal Board (Gov. Site)

    http://www.vrab-tacra.gc.ca/Home-accueil-eng.cfm

  • Wounded Warriors Canada

    Wounded Warriors Canada honours and supports Canada’s ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, first responders and their families.

    https://woundedwarriors.ca/how-we-help-veterans/

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