Services in Esquimalt

Our professional, caring prevention, support and intervention staff offer support with deployment relationship issues, relocation, the military lifestyle, and a variety of short-term crisis situations. We’re also your source for quality referrals to outside counselling resources and specialized counsellors.  

Short-term Counselling 

Individuals, couples and families can access short-term counselling sessions at the MFRC in a confidential atmosphere of support. Registered social workers and counsellors provide support with stress, relationship issues, parenting challenges, the military lifestyle plus much more. The MFRC also provides quality referrals to outside counselling resources and specialized support services. Sessions can be done on-site or virtually via your computer, smartphone or tablet. Call 250-363-2640 for details. 

Extra/Diverse Support Needs 

The Esquimalt MFRC offers one-to-one support for Canadian Armed Forces families that have a family member with extra needs. We can work with you to: 

• Navigate the complex needs, education, mental health, and health care systems
• Advocate for services
• Develop a support plan for persons with complex needs
• Create a family care and support plan for upcoming deployments
• Find services for caregivers supporting aging family members or a family member with health concerns
• Prepare for a posting in or out of Greater Victoria

Need assistance? Give the MFRC a call at 250-363-2640.