Organizations in Attendance
eggshells - Veteran families impacted by substance use describe family life as perpetually walking on eggshells. Eggshells is a free, confidential, virtual mental health program designed exclusively for Veteran families in Canada.
Contact North - helps people living in Ontario, especially those in small, rural, northern, and remote areas, access the online education and training they need to get or retain a job, earn a promotion, or advance their career without having to leave their communities.
Renfrew County Adult Continuing Education Continuing Education - is a unique learning program at the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB). With multiple sites and pathways, it provides opportunities for students to experience a successful transition to five different destinations: high school diploma (OSSD), employment, post-secondary, apprenticeship, and independence.
Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) - The Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) Program, created in 2001, is a partnership program between the Department of National Defence and Veterans Affairs Canada. OSISS is a critical non-clinical addition to the mental health services of both departments and offers a wide range of services by Peer Support Coordinators (PSC) to any serving or retired member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who suffers from an operational stress injury and to their family.
Fire Team K9s - Fire Team K9 Service Dogs is a registered Canadian Charity providing Service Dogs to military veterans and first responders and Facility Dogs for Operational Stress Intervention.
Echelon Wellness -By combining advanced medical technology with compassionate care, Echelon Wellness supports Veterans throughout their entire healthcare journey. They offer innovative treatments and comprehensive physical and mental health services tailored to the unique needs of our patients. They also provide physical and mental health disability assessments for VAC.
Service Canada - Client and Community Services (Pensions) - Service Canada provides Canadians with access to federal government programs and services, including Employment Insurance, pensions, Social Insurance Numbers, passports, and more. Visit our booth to learn about available services, ask questions, and connect with helpful government resources.
PMFRC Employment Service
PMFRC Employment Service offers free, confidential and bilingual employment support to Ontario residents exploring their career options. Services include career coaching, employment resources and tools, connections with employers, and support in exploring civilian career opportunities.
Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team (OVOHT) - Launched in October 2021, the Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team (OVOHT) is made up of more than 50 local health professionals, health care providers, organizations, and community members who are working together to improve our health system and connect patients to the services they need in a more consistent and timely way.
Veterans Affairs Canada - Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) works directly with Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP, families, and survivors to connect them with the programs, services, and benefits they’ve earned. VAC teams across the country provide personalized, client-centered support to help Veterans and their families achieve well-being and stability, while fostering community connections through information sharing, resource support, and meaningful conversations.
Service First Health
At Service First Health, our mission is to provide accessible, high quality healthcare that recognizes the unique physical, mental, and operational demands of service careers. We exist to support Veterans, RCMP members, First Responders, and Canadians nationwide with healthcare that is responsive, respectful, and designed to reduce barriers to care—wherever they live and whatever stage of life they are in. Through our primary care health membership, physical health services, mental health assessments and therapy, coordinated healthcare navigation, and equipment that support activities of daily life, we help individuals access the care they need sooner, so they recover more effectively, and maintain long term health and resilience. Our approach is rooted in professionalism, dignity, and a deep understanding of Canada’s service communities, delivering healthcare to individuals and families for improved access, continuity and peace of mind.
SISIP Financial
As a Veteran, you can talk to SISIP about financial advice, investing, insurance, pensions, and more. We exclusively serve Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families, in the bases and wings across Canada. You can count on us for unbiased advice because our financial experts are accountable to you and nobody else.
