Community Comments

Military and Veteran families come in all forms and self-define to include anyone of significance to Canadian Armed Forces personnel or Veterans.   

When planning our programs and services, we consider these aspects, among others. Your feedback can help us better understand your needs.

Frequency and location:

• Weekdays or weekends
• Morning, afternoon, or evening
• Weekly, monthly, or one-time
• The most appropriate room in the Morfee Centre

Stages of military service:

• Relocation
• Absence/Deployment
• Transition/Discharge from the military

Family composition:

• With or without children
• With or without pets
• One or more CAF members or veterans
• Ages, special needs

Types of programming:

• Informal community gatherings – e.g., coffee meetings, open houses
• Sessions on specific topics – e.g., workshops and information sessions
• Virtual, in person, or self-directed
• Child-centered or adult-focused or for children and adults together

Areas of well-being:

• Physical – e.g., health workshops
• Psychological/emotional – e.g., mental health first aid training, stress management
• Intellectual – Lunch and learn sessions (various topics presented for 30 minutes)
• Professional – e.g., spouse employment/career counseling
• Social/family – e.g., workshops on inclusion and diversity
• Spiritual/moral – e.g., mentoring, chaplains
• Finance – e.g., budgeting, investing, taxes
• Environment – e.g., workshops on emergency preparedness

Methods of communication:

• This website
• Facebook
• Instagram (coming soon)
• Monthly e-newsletter (coming soon)
• Word of mouth/in person

We will use your comments internally to design programs and messages that meet your needs. 

If there are pertinent comments or suggestions, we may use them in internal or external communications. 

Our goal is to ensure CAF families and members have programs and services that support mental health, social connectivity, and community building. 

We also offer support to families through any obstacles or challenges they may face while in the community. 

We strive to build strong communities and resilient families.