Community Resources
Below are community resources that can be browsed by tags related to priority area, location and target population. Lists created by organizations can be found here.
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Understanding Veteran Homelessness and Mental Health
The VAC has provided educational resources for various populations in order to help people understand veteran homelessness and veteran mental health. These resources are good for family members, the general public, medical professionals, and care-workers alike....
Support our Troops Emergency Funding
Support Our Troops is an organization that offers emergency funding, food resources, injury support, summer camp opportunities, special needs grants, and education to current troops and veterans in Canada. It is free to apply. Applications are available on the...
Royal Canadian Navy Benevolent Fund (Emergency Funding)
The Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund (RCNBF) provides financial assistance to Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) sailors and their families with pressing needs. There is no application fee and the applications can be found on the website. Contact: 1-613-519-7741 Website: ...
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 Family Program
The Veteran Family Program is a free service that supports medically-releasing Veterans and Canadian Armed Force members, as well as their families, in their transition to medical release. The program provides group sessions on transition topics and a mental health...
Emergency Financial Assistance for Active Military Members and Veterans
The Royal Canadian Legion provides financial assistance to serving and former Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP, and their families who are in financial distress. Grants are available for food, heating, clothing, prescription medication, medical appliances and...
Veterans Assistance Fund
The Assistance Fund provides grants of up to $1,000 (per calendar year) to help pay for an emergency situation that affects your health or safety. To qualify, you must be receiving the War Veterans Allowance. Money can be provided for shelter expenses, clothing,...
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...