Counselling Services
Below are information about counselling services and support groups available online or over the phone.
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Counselling at the Women’s Transition House
The Women's Transition House provides free counselling to women in Victoria for a few different purposes. The Stop the Violence Program offers relational counselling for survivors of domestic abuse. Older Women and Safe Home provides counselling for relational issues...
Veteran Transition to Regular Life
This service, offered by VAC, provides veterans with a caseworker to assist in the transition to normal life. This is a collaborative process and the aim is to identify the veteran's needs, set goals and create a plan to help them achieve their highest level of...
Lifespeak Counselling for Veterans, former RCMP members, and their Families
Veterans Affairs of Canada has contracted the company Lifespeak to provide counselling services to veterans, former RCMP members, and their family members. Lifespeak is free for those who qualify. To access, use the username "veterans" and the passcode, "canada"....
Broadmead Care for Veterans
The Veterans Health Centre is a partnership between Broadmead Care and Veterans Affairs Canada. The program aims to support veterans living in their own homes as long as possible by offering health, social, and recreational services. They also provide counselling,...
Veteran Injury Peer Support and Counselling (SOSI)
The Support for Operational Stress Injury (SOSI) program is a national peer support network for any Veteran or current member (regular or civilian) of the RCMP having difficulty with daily life as a result of their service. The program will connect you to an...
British Colombia Mental Health Resource List for Military Members and Veterans
Below is a list of resources available for mental health directed toward veterans and active military members in British Colombia, Canada. Website:...
Wounded Warriors Mental Health Programs for Veterans, Military Members, and First Responders
Wounded Warriors Canada offers a wide array of mental health counselling services for active military members, veterans and first responders. The services are free to access and are also available to family members too. The Trauma Resiliency Program, Couples...
Operational Stress Injury Counselling for Veterans
Each operational stress injury (OSI) clinic provides in-person and virtual assessment, treatment, and support to address mental health issues related to service. Each clinic has a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental health nurses, and other...
VAC 24/7 Counselling for Veterans, RCMP members, and their families
The VAC Assistance Service provides free, short-term psychological support with a mental health professional for veterans, RCMP members, and their families. When you contact the VAC Assistance Service, you will speak to a mental health professional. They will help...