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    Our goal is to provide a toolkit of resources that serves the community.

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    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.

     

    CF Member Employee Assistance Program

    Call toll-free for a confidential talk – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: 1-800-268-7708

     

    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

     

    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

     

    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

     

    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?

     

    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

     

    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?

     

    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

     

    Standing Committee On National Defence And Veteran Affairs​

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

     

    Veterans Review and Appeal Board (Gov. Site)

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

     

    Veterans Review and Appeal Board – 5 Legal Serve

    https://www.5plegalservices.com/

     

    RCMP Mental Health Services

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

     

    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

     

    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/

     

    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

     

    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/

     

    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

     

    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/

     

    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/

     

    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/

     

    Renos For Heros

    https://www.renosforheroes.org/

     

    Honour Canadian Soldiers

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

     

    UN/NATO Veterans Group

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

    https://veteransunnatohq.com

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    ANAVETS

    The Dominion Civil Service War Veterans Association was formed in 1947 as a non-profit association of World War II Veterans who were employees of the Dominion (of Canada ) Civil Service.

    http://anavets.ca/links/veteran-associations/ 

    Atlantic Heroes Peer Group

    The Society of Atlantic Heroes (SOAH) is a regional non-profit organization that provides veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP and community first responders with a safe haven to deal with serious personal challenges that lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) as a result of Occupational Stress Injuries.   The SOAH will establish a Transition Support Centre of Excellence (Atlantic House)  that will host a framework of support services to deliver holistic care to veterans and families. 

    https://atlanticheroes.org/

    Canadian Association Of Veterans In United Nations Peacekeeping

    An Association of retired and serving Canadian military (Regular and Reserve), RCMP and civilian personnel who have served on United Nations Peacekeeping Missions. The Association also welcomes those who have served on other peacekeeping missions in which participation was sanctioned by the Government of Canada.

    http://www.cavunp.org/

     

     

    Firewell (Hamilton Area)

    Firewell is a health and wellness community for firefighters. Their site provides access to information and resources on workplace safety and share ideas with firefighters and researchers. 

    https://firewell.ca

    Guitars For Vets

    A program that matches veterans and still-serving members with PTSD or other service-related disabilities with a gently used guitar and online lessons/volunteer lessons where available. Putting the healing power of music in the hands of heroes.  

    https://vetscanada.org/guitars-for-vets.php  

    Korea Veterans Association Of Canada Inc.

    The Korea Veterans Association of Canada embodies the spirit of comradeship that was developed during the Korean War and the years that followed. 

    http://www.kvacanada.com/ 

    Military Minds

    Military Minds Inc is an active, connected membership that does not create programs or services but instead helps connect its members to those very programs and services that fulfill their needs.

    http://www.militarymindsinc.com/

    Old Boots Peer Group 

    Old Boots veterans group welcomes all elements of the military and RCMP, any age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation and identity, and level of physical ability. Old Boots employs a structured but flexible weekly meeting format which includes members individually commenting on joys and frustrations of their previous week, guided group discussions during handcraft projects (quilting, soapstone carving, and leatherwork, as examples). The handcrafting discussions typically focus on stressors/triggers and coping mechanisms, reintegration into civilian life, and world events. 

    https://oldboots.ca/

     

    Project Trauma Support

    The Project Trauma Support Peer Groups are weekly or biweekly gatherings open to any military members, veterans or first responders (police, firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, corrections officers) with the desire to heal from the effects of trauma.

    http://www.projecttraumasupport.com/

    Rogue Adventure Group 

    Kiteboarding camps for veterans and first responders focusing on mental health through sports and the shared experience of learning 

    https://www.rogueadventuregroup.com/

    RCMP Veterans Association 

    https://rcmpva.org/

     

    Roméo Dallaire’s Child Soldiers Initiative

     As global leaders in the fight against child soldiers, they seek to progressively ending the use of child soldiers through a security sector approach.

    https://www.childsoldiers.org/en/vtecs/ 

     

    Sheep Dog Lodge

    Sheepdog Lodge is a rustic log cabin retreat for Combat Veterans and First Responders to reconnect and recuperate

    http://www.sheepdoglodge.com/


    Soldiers Helping Soldiers

    Based out of Ottawa, Soldiers Helping Soldiers volunteers do everything from preparing and serving meals, massive cleaning projects, joint community service ventures such as Clean Up the Capital, packaging up food stuffs at the food bank, performing police walk along patrols, assisting at the drop in centre, attending meetings, designing leaflets and web pages, offering a listening ear and encouraging words and, most importantly, assisting in completing Royal Canadian Legion and Veterans Affairs paperwork.

    https://shs-ncr.org/​

     

    The Canadian Veterans Advocacy

    The Canadian Veterans Advocacy Inc. is an Federal-registered not-for-profit corporation focused on improving the quality of life for Canadian Veterans. 

    http://canadianveteransadvocacy.ca/

     

    The Singing Soldiers

    Singing Soldiers provide informative public seminars on natural methods of trauma healing, songwriting and more. This allows for public and service members to receive a message of natural coping strategies which bring hope to those who serve and suffer.

     https://singingsoldiers.com

    Veterans Canada

    http://www.veteransofcanada.ca/

    Veteran’s Emergency Transition Services

    VETS Canada is a national, volunteer-driven, nonprofit corporation. As service providers of Veterans Affairs Canada, that provide aid and comfort to Canadian veterans that are in-crisis.

    https://vetscanada.org/

     

    Warrior Adventures Canada

    Adventure based peer support involving camping and whitewater canoeing. 

    https://warrioradventures.ca/ 

     

     

     

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    Operational Stress Injury Support System (OSISS)

    The OSISS network is coordinated by screened, trained peers who bring firsthand experience and practical knowledge of what it is like to struggle with an OSI or to live with someone with an OSI.

    https://www.cfmws.com/en/AboutUs/DCSM/OSISS/Contact/Pages/default.aspx

    Wounded Warriors​

    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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    Buddy Check Coffee

    A veteran only program of the Royal Canadian Legion OSI Special Section where veterans can gather at a designated place and time and enjoy peer support across Canada at Legion Branches or Coffee shops.

    https://www.facebook.com/opvetbuild/

     

    Legion Service Officers Across Canada

    For information on Royal Canadian Legion services including representation and advocacy services with Veterans Affairs Canada, benevolent assistance through the Poppy Fund, Legion Housing, and assisting homeless and at-risk Veterans, please contact a Legion Service Officer in your province.

    http://www.legion.ca/support-for-veterans/contact-a-service-officer

     

    Operation VetBuild

    Helping veterans heal through hobby and social support.

    https://www.facebook.com/opvetbuild/

     

    Royal Canadian Legion: Operation Leave The Streets Behind

    The Royal Canadian Legion is committed to helping Veterans and their families in need find homes. There are national and provincial programs that offer financial assistance and support for homeless Veterans and those at-risk of homelessness.

    Phone: 613-591-3335 or
    Toll-free: 1-877-534-4666
    veteransservices@legion.ca
    Contact a Command Service Officer in your area

    Email: rclontariocommand@legion.ca

     

     

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    Family Information Line

    The Family Information is a confidential, personal, bilingual and free service offering information, support, referrals, reassurance and crisis management to the military community. They serve Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families- immediate and extended.

    https://www.cafconnection.ca/National/Stay-Connected/Family-Information-Line/Connect-With-Us.aspx

    Phoenix Centre (Pembroke)

    A family centre that supports all children and families in the achievement of optimal mental health and well-being.

    https://phoenixctr.com/

    Roots of Empathy

    The focus of Roots of Empathy in the long term is to build capacity of the next generation for responsible citizenship and responsive parenting. In the short term, Roots of Empathy focuses on raising levels of empathy, resulting in more respectful and caring relationships and reduced levels of bullying and aggression.

    https://rootsofempathy.org/roots-of-empathy/

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    Old Age Security

    https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security.html

    Disability Benefit

    Includes disability pensions and children’s benefits, savings plans and a gasoline tax refund program.

    https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/disability.html

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    Warrior Adventures Canada

    Warrior Adventures Canada provides therapeutic adventure programs to veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD and other mental health disorders.

    https://warrioradventures.ca/

    Epic Pass

    Great season pass deals in providing better access to hit the slopes.

    Military Epic Passes provide unlimited, unrestricted access to all of our Owned & Operated resorts including:
    Vail, Beaver Creek, Whistler Blackcomb, Breckenridge, Park City, Keystone, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stowe, Crested Butte, Okemo, Mount Sunapee, Stevens Pass, Wilmot, Afton Alps, and Mt. Brighton for the 2018-19 season, as well as Perisher in Australia

    https://www.epicpass.com/pass-results/military.aspx  

    Soldier On

    The Soldier On program, and the complementary Soldier On Fund, provides resources and opportunities for ill and injured CF personnel and former personnel to attain and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle through physical fitness, recreation and sport.

    https://www.soldieron.ca/Get-Support/Activities-and-Events

    Dream Casters Society

    A non-profit organization compassionately dedicated to improving the lives of those less-privileged by taking them fishing for a day! CAST a few smiles, CATCH a few fish, RELEASE their troubles, and ENJOY a day on the water

    http://dreamcasterssociety.com/

    Invictus Games Canada

    Invictus Games is a multi-national para-sport event for wounded, injured or sick armed services personnel and their associated veterans.

    https://invictusgamesfoundation.org/

    Outward Bound

    Outward Bound Canada’s Veterans’ Program is designed to help Canadian Armed Forces veterans face the challenges they often encounter post-deployment, through inspiring journeys of healing and self-discovery in the Canadian wilderness.

    http://outwardbound.ca/course_index.asp?Category=110

    Vet Fit GoodLife Fitness

    Yearly membership discount facilitated by The Canadian Legacy Project.

    http://www.canadianlegacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/VET-FIT-Membership-Application-Form-final-v.1-1.pdf

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    Network of OSI Clinics Canada

    Each operational stress injury clinic provides assessment, treatment, prevention and support to serving CAF members, Veterans and RCMP members and former members.

    http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/services/health/mental-health/understanding-mental-health/clinics

    Royal OSI Clinic

    The Royal’s OSI Clinic is part of the Anxiety Disorders Program. The clinic also belongs to a national network of OSI clinics funded by Veterans Affairs Canada.

    http://www.theroyal.ca/

    Homewood Guelph

    Located in Guelph, Ontario, the Homewood Health Centre is one of the largest mental health and addiction facilities in Canada and is unique in Canadian healthcare serving as a specialized provincial and national resource as well as providing essential regional services for residents of Guelph and Wellington County.

    https://homewoodhealth.com/corporate

    Homewood Vancouver

    At The Homewood Clinic in Vancouver you have immediate access to private, physician-supported outpatient treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, addiction and co-occurring conditions.

    Call:  604-265-1174 or 866-986-2165

    https://homewoodhealth.com/clinics/depression-anxiety-addiction-ptsd-treatment-vancouver

    Veterans Transition Network

    The Veterans Transition Network is the only Canadian charity affiliated with the University of British Columbia delivers a mental health transition course specifically for Veterans from coast to coast.

    https://vtncanada.org/

    Hospitals, Health and Formal Social Services

    Canadian Resources for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

    http://www.trauma-ptsd.com/en/ressources

    Canadian Institute for Military & Veteran Health Research – CIMVHR

    To enhance the lives of Canadian military personnel, Veterans and their families by harnessing the national capacity for research.

    https://cimvhr.ca/

    Connex Ontario (Addiction, Mental Health, and Problem Gambling Services)

    ConnexOntario operates a helpline that provides free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs, mental health or gambling

    http://www.connexontario.ca/

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    University of Athabasca

    http://www.athabascau.ca/aboutau/military/

     

    University of Manitoba

    https://umextended.ca/military-support/

     

    Legion Military Skills Conversion Program BCIT

    The Legion Military Skills Conversion Program is designed to help accelerate and advance the civilian careers of former and current Reserve Force and Regular Force Canadian military members. Through the three pronged program, participants can choose to follow: Fast track your education with a credential at BCIT, Become an entrepreneur, or finding a job and get working.

    https://www.bcit.ca/legion/

     

    Prince’s Operation Entrepreneur

    Prince’s Operation Entrepreneur is a national program for transitioning Canadian Armed Forces members interested in starting their own business. We offer the education, tools and resources needed to succeed as an entrepreneur.

    https://www.princesoperationentrepreneur.ca/

     

    Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology (NAIT)

    http://www.nait.ca/canadian-forces-program.htm

     

    Royal Roads University

    http://www.royalroads.ca/prospective-students/canadian-armed-forces-and-dnd-students

     

    On Transfer

    The Transfer Guide includes information on established routes or pathways that enable students to transfer credits among Ontario’s colleges and universities. Currently, the majority of pathways are from college to university; however there are increasing numbers of pathways from college to college and some from university to college and university to university. Students can search the Transfer Guide for program and course-to-course transfer options.

    https://www.ontransfer.ca

     

    Canada Company Scholarship Fund

    The Canada Company Scholarship Fund was created in recognition of the selfless sacrifice that Canada’s brave military personnel make in the service of their country and in tribute to the children they have left behind.

    https://www.canadacompany.ca/en/initiatives/scholarships/index.html

     

    Dominion Civil Service War Veterans’ Association Scholarship

    The purpose of the trust is to award scholarships to support, encourage, and promote the education of former members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Regular or Reserve.

    http://anavets.ca/dominion-civil-service-war-veterans-association-scholarship/

     

    Support Our Troops National Scholarship Program

    Support Our Troops launched the National Scholarship Program to address the increasing need for scholarship opportunities for military family members. The goal is to assist more youth in military families to pursue their continuing and post-secondary education.

    https://www.supportourtroops.ca/Give-Support/National-Scholarship-Program

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    Habitat For Humanity

    https://www.habitat.org/volunteer/near-you/veterans-build

    Valour Place (Edmonton, A.B.)

    https://www.valourplace.ca/how-to-get-involved

    Honour House (New Westminister, B.C.)

    https://honourhouse.ca/join/

    Ronald McDonald House Canada

    https://www.rmhccanada.ca/find-us

    Greater Vancouver Food Bank

    https://www.foodbank.bc.ca/get-involved/about-volunteering/

    Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada

    https://bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/

    Fraser Health

    https://www.fraserhealth.ca/about-us/volunteer-opportunities#.W2oESxJKhE4

    Team Rubicon

    Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams.
    https://www.teamrubicon.ca/

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    VAC Career Transition Services

    The Career Transition Services Program can help you find a career that is best suited for you. Our qualified career counsellors, understand the challenges of career transition. They provide one-on-one career counselling, help with resume writing, interview preparation, job-finding assistance and in some cases job-placement. 
    http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/services/transition/career-transition-services

    Helmets To Hardhats

    The program is focused on career opportunities in Canada for anyone who has served (or is currently serving and looking to transition to a civilian career) in either the Regular or Reserve Force Components of the Canadian Forces. The program offers apprenticeship opportunities to achieve a journey person qualification in the building and construction trade of one’s choice, as well as potential opportunities in other management positions within this industry, all leading to a promising new career.
    http://www.helmetstohardhats.ca/en/home.htm

    Guardia World

    https://www.garda.com/careers/military-and-veterans

    CN Rail

    https://career.viarail.ca/en/why-choose-us/veterans-program

    Veterans Hiring Act

    https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/laws-regulations/list-act-regulations-orders/veterans-hiring-act.html

    Forces @ Work by Prospect

    https://www.forcesatwork.ca/

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    Mental Health Commission: PTSD

    https://cmha.ca/documents/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd

    VAC Canada: PTSD Definition

    http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/services/after-injury/disability-benefits/benefits-determined/entitlement-eligibility-guidelines/ptsd

    US National Centre for PTSD: Understanding PTSD

    https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/index.asp

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    Un Cheval Pour Mieux Vivre [Equine Therapy]

    Psychoeducation and osteopathy facilitated by the horse

    http://www.unchevalpourmieuxvivre.com/?fbclid=IwAR1IO77YpTYAdSXT__WIEKnfVzT6kKm6W3mg8pGG_aQoIVZB8rCb_4qGWeA

    Equinox Therapeutic

    A place of healing, self-discovery, and growth. Our Edmonton psychologists specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships.
    https://equinoxtherapeutic.com/services/equine-assisted-mental-health-therapy/

    Equine Assisted Therapy Institute

    The Equine Assisted Therapy Institute will be recognized as a pioneer and a leader in the use of Mindfulness-Based Equine Assisted Therapy.
    http://equine-ati.com/about.html

    CanPraxis

    Uses horses to help soldiers recover from it and regain their family relationships.
    https://canpraxis.com/

    Eagala

    http://www.eagala.org/military

    Equi-Sens

    http://www.equi-sens.ca/

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    K9 Misfits

    http://k9misfits.com/

    Service Dogs Canada

    https://www.servicedogscanada.org/contact/

     

    MSAR (Winnipeg)

    MSAR is an independent Non-Government Organization (NGO) that has main offices in Winnipeg and is the only agency directed by aboriginal elders, advisors and First Nation leadership. We partner with like-minded agencies to deliver and operate program and services.

    https://msarservicedogs.com/

     

    Canadian Legacy Project Dog Pantry

    https://www.canadianlegacy.org/food-for-service-dogs/

    Courageous Companions Canada

    http://courageouscompanions.ca/

    Citadel Canine Society

    Trains Medical Service dogs for Veterans, Police, Firefighters, Paramedics, Nurses, and 9-1-1 personnel who are diagnosed with PTSD or Occupational Stress Injury.

    http://www.citadelcanine.com/

    Eagala Military Services

    https://store.eagala.org/pages/eagala-military-services

    Pacific Assistance Dogs Society

    https://pads.ca/

    Wounded Warriors Canada PTSD Service Dog Program

    Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC) has made significant investments, as a leading funder of PTSD Service Dogs. The preliminary results of the Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) funded efficacy study has reinforced and provided early clinical evidence which we know to be imperially true: Properly trained PTSD Service Dogs can and do change and save lives. Wounded Warriors does not provide funding for service dogs, but has established a trusted directory of Wounded Warriors Certified Service Dog Providers.

    https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/ptsd-service-dog-program/

     

     

     

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    Business Grants and Financing

    Grants, loans, private and public sector financing and leveraging personal assets.

    https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business/grants.html

     

    Futurpreneur

    Futurpreneur Canada has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for two decades. We are the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39.

    https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/

    Summer Company

    If you are 15-29 years old, you could be eligible to to get money and advice to run a summer business in Ontario.

    • https://canadabusiness.ca/programs/summer-company-1/
    • https://www.ontario.ca/page/start-summer-company-students

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    Deal Hack 8

    The Dealhack Canadian Military and Veteran Discounts List is the result of our quarterly survey of brands that offer discounts to all members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

    www.dealhack.ca

    Veterans Emergency Fund

    The Veterans Emergency Fund (VEF) provides emergency financial support to Veterans, their families and survivors whose well-being is at risk due to an urgent and unexpected situation. The emergency fund will provide short-term relief while we work with you to identify any long-term needs and possible solutions.
    http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/services/financial/veterans-emergency-fund

    SISIP Financial

    Providing tailored advice and product solutions that enhance the financial health and security of the members of the CAF Community, veterans, and their families.
    https://www.sisip.com/en/Policies/Small-Preventive-Loan-Program

    Poppy Trust Funds

    The Legion Poppy Fund, the Legion provides financial assistance and support to Veterans, including Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, and their families who are in need.
    http://www.legion.ca/remembrance/donate-to-the-poppy-fund/use-of-the-poppy-funds

    Bank of Montreal Defence Community Banking

    To better serve the banking needs of members of the RCMP Veterans’ Association, BMO has services such as free banking with the performance plan, BMO employee pricing with mortgage options, and more.
    https://www.bmo.com/main/personal/canadian-defence-community-banking/RCMP/

    SunLife Disability Tax Credit- Do You Qualify?

    https://www.sunlife.ca/ca/Learn+and+Plan/Money/Financial+planning+tips/Do+you+qualify+for+the+disability+tax+credit?vgnLocale=en_CA

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    Broadmead Care

    The Veterans Health Centre is a partnership between Broadmead Care and Veterans Affairs Canada. The Centre provides health, social, and recreational services for veterans living in the community. https:

    https://www.broadmeadcare.com/adult-day-programs/veterans-programs-and-services/

    Canada House Clinics

    https://canadahouseclinics.ca/

    Veteran Rehab (Victoria)

    https://veteranrehabandperform.com/

    Physi-Yogi (Edmonton)

    http://www.physiyogis.ca/

    Physio Works (Vancouver)

    http://ptworks.ca/

    Parley Rideau

    The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre is an innovative Seniors Village with 450 long-term care beds and 139 independent-living apartments. Veterans enjoy priority access to 250 of the long-term care beds and to the apartments. A growing number of clinical, therapeutic and recreational services are available on-site.

    https://perleyrideaufoundation.ca/

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    Bureau of Pensions Advocates

    If you choose to review or appeal a disability benefits decision made by Veterans Affairs Canada, the Bureau of Pensions Advocates (BPA)–a nation-wide organization of lawyers within Veterans Affairs Canada–can provide you with free legal advice and representation.

    https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/veterans-rights/how-to-appeal/bureau-pensions-advocates

    Michel Drapeau Law Office

    Michel Drapeau Law Office provides legal advice focused on federal law with emphasis on Military Law (including grievances, as well as trials and appeals under the Code of Service Discipline), Veterans Law, Freedom of Information (access) Law and Privacy Law, Human Rights Law (including complaints of harassment and discrimination),Employment Law in the public sector, Estates Law (including Wills and appointments as Power of Attorney). Typical clientele is drawn principally from the Canadian military across Canada (Regular and Reserves including RMC cadets), veterans, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and federal public servants.

    http://www.mdlo.ca

    Military Grievances External Review Committee

    The Military Grievances External Review Committee is an independent administrative tribunal. The Committee reviews military grievances and provides findings and recommendations to the Chief of the Defence Staff and the Canadian Armed Forces member who submitted the grievance.

    http://mgerc-ceegm.gc.ca/

     

    Valour Law

    Valour Law aims to make legal issues simple and straightforward by helping you get things less complicated so you can move on with your new life. Main areas of practice include: Family Law, Deployment and Estate Needs for Military Personnel, VAC Disability Claims, and Real Estate. 

    http://valourlaw.com

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    Alpha House (Calgary)

    Calgary Alpha House Society is a non-profit= charitable agency that provides safe and caring environment for individuals whose lives are affected by alcohol and other drug dependancies. 

    https://alphahousecalgary.com

     

    Cockrell House (Victoria)

    https://www.colwood.ca/discover-colwood/faces-places/cockrell-house-provides-home-veterans-transition

    Honour House (New Westminister, BC)

    Honour House is a refuge, a “home away from home” for members of our Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, Emergency Services Personnel and their families to stay, completely free of charge, while they are receiving medical care and treatment in the Metro Vancouver area.

    https://www.honourhouse.ca

    Homes For Heroes (Calgary)

    The Homes For Heroes Foundation was developed in response to the growing number of military veterans who are facing crisis as they return to civilian life and find themselves on the path to homelessness.  As many as 5,000 veterans are homeless and living on the streets in Canada.  These veterans put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms and now they need, and deserve, our support.  With your help Homes For Heroes will provide them with housing along with the resources, services and training that will enable them to successfully transition back into civilian life.

    https://homesforheroesfoundation.ca 

    Legion Manor (Victoria)

    https://www.legionmanorvictoria.ca/

    Legacy Place Society (Edmonton)

    https://legacyplacesociety.com

    Veteran’s Memorial Lodge (Victoria)

    https://www.broadmeadcare.com/care-programs/veterans-memorial-lodge

     

    Veteran Health Center (Victoria)

    https://www.broadmeadcare.com/care-and-programs/veterans-health-centre

     

    Valour Place (Victoria)

    Valour Place is a temporary home away from home for all Canadian Forces members, RCMP, Families of the Fallen, Veterans and First Responders along with their families who require medical treatment in Edmonton,

    https://www.valourplace.ca

     

    Whole Way House (Vancouver)

    Whole Way House Society provides community building programs and tenant support services for 133 vulnerable seniors and veterans in the Downtown Eastside living at the Veterans Manor in partnership with BC Housing.

    https://wholewayhouse.ca/  

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    RESPECT Forum

    Semi-annual General Meeting for NGOs relating to veterans and first-responders that occurs in various cities nationwide.

    http://respectcanada.org/

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    Atlantic Heroes Peer Group

    https://atlanticheroes.org/ 

    Buddy Check Coffee

    A veteran only program of the Royal Canadian Legion OSI Special Section where veterans can gather at a designated place and time and enjoy peer support across Canada at Legion Branches or Coffee shops.

    https://www.facebook.com/opvetbuild/

     

    Old Boots Peer Group 

    https://oldboots.ca/  

    Post Traumatic Growth Association 

    The Post Traumatic Growth Association (PTGA) is a not-for-profit that facilitates positive and healthy peer groups, activities, and events predominantly in Western Canada. Main efforts  have included: nutrition workshops, trauma informed movement therapy, community coffee chats, lifestyle based activities, and informal peer support both in-person and online. PTGA peer groups are distinctly informal, but facilitated by trained peers. 

    https://ptga.ca/

     

    Project Trauma Support

    https://projecttraumasupport.com/

     

    Brave And Broken

    http://www.braveandbroken.com

     

    Operational Stress Injury Social Support System (OSISS) 

    https://www.cfmws.com/en/aboutus/dcsm/osiss/pages/operational-stress-injury-social-support-(osiss).aspx

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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