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Mental Health

Family Liaison Officer Support in Petawawa

  • In Petawawa, the Family Liaison Officers (FLOs) provide mental health support to the spouses and children of ill and injured CAF members, families of the fallen and families of medically released Veterans.
    FLOs provide free and confidential mental health services including:

    Support
  • Advocacy
  • Referrals
  • Psychotherapy

Intake and Referrals

You can start the intake process by contacting MHS[email protected]. You do not need a referral and you do not need to be in crisis to receive services. You are encouraged to reach out to the team at any time while your family is eligible. The best time to connect with FLO services is now!
 
If you are a mental health care or support professional looking to refer a client to the FLOs from another organization, please contact MHS[email protected] or call 613-676-7587 from Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM.

Transition Centre

Canadian Armed Forces Transition Centre in Petawawa

Appointments with the FLOs are offered in person at the Transition Centre at 258 Somme Road or virtually over video chat (via Zoom) and by phone.

About the Family Liaison Officers

The PMFRC Mental Health Team has two Family Liaison Officers (FLOs) in Petawawa who support the families of ill and injured CAF members (Regular Force and Reservists) as well as the families of the fallen. Additionally, FLOs assist the families of medically released Veterans and their survivors. The FLO positions are filled by Registered Social Workers (RSW) or Registered Psychotherapists (RP), and they are embedded full-time at the Transition Centre. They provide a supportive, confidential environment where families can discuss their unique situations. FLOs work closely with each family to develop a personalized plan that may include support, advocacy, referrals, and psychotherapy

women talking in office

Who is eligible for FLO service in Petawawa?

1. The families of ill, injured, and fallen CAF members. Families include legal spouses, common-law partners (regardless of gender), children ages 4 and up, parents, in-laws, and significant others (girlfriends/boyfriends).The CAF member must have a diagnosis of injury/mental health issue, be on a TCAT/PCAT, be receiving services from a client services representative, or be posted to the Transition Centre.
2. Spouses engaged with OSISS are also eligible.
3. Qualifying Veteran Family Program families.
Retired couple
Our Veteran Family Program (VFP) Coordinator is here to support the transition of medically releasing Canadian Armed Forces members, medically released Veterans and their families into post-service life. 

Learn more about the Veteran Family Program.
Hand circling a date on a calendar
The PMFRC Mental Health Team offers various workshops throughout the year.

Click here to see what’s coming up next.  
 
  • FLO Service Eligibility
    women talking in office

    Who is eligible for FLO service in Petawawa?

    1. The families of ill, injured, and fallen CAF members. Families include legal spouses, common-law partners (regardless of gender), children ages 4 and up, parents, in-laws, and significant others (girlfriends/boyfriends).The CAF member must have a diagnosis of injury/mental health issue, be on a TCAT/PCAT, be receiving services from a client services representative, or be posted to the Transition Centre.
    2. Spouses engaged with OSISS are also eligible.
    3. Qualifying Veteran Family Program families.
  • Veteran Family Program
    Retired couple
    Our Veteran Family Program (VFP) Coordinator is here to support the transition of medically releasing Canadian Armed Forces members, medically released Veterans and their families into post-service life. 

    Learn more about the Veteran Family Program.
  • Workshops
    Hand circling a date on a calendar
    The PMFRC Mental Health Team offers various workshops throughout the year.

    Click here to see what’s coming up next.  
     

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