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Military Family Resources for Counselling and Crisis

Family Information Line1-800-866-4546 (toll free)
 		Confidential and free service, available 24/7. Trained counsellors offer information, support and referrals.  (Watch video to learn more)
Member Assistance Program  and Bereavement Services1-800-268-7708 (toll free) /
1-800-567 5803 (hearing impaired)		Free and confidential service, 24/7, 365 days a year from anywhere in Canada. This program is for a parent, a spouse, a fiancée, children, step-children and any other person of significance to CAF personnel who died while serving. Through this service, you can receive short and long term counselling sessions free of charge.  (Watch video to learn more)
The Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Assistance Service1-866-522-2122 (toll free)For any questions you may have, this service is available Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 4:30, local time.


National Resources for Military Families

CAF Health Services | Health service and fitness for military personnel and families
Canadian Hero Fund | Education fund for children of the fallen
Canadian Military Family Magazine | Bi-monthly magazine, current events and information
CF Appreciation | CF1 discount card and services for military personnel and their families
DND/CAF Ombudsman | Investigation of complaints of military personnel and families
Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group | Supports all members with professional services as they transition from active duty to post-military life
HOPE / Offers continuous peer support and education on grief (Watch video to learn more)
Member Assistance Program (CFMAP) | Offers confidential, voluntary, short term counselling
Military Family Resource Centres (MFRC) | Hub of military communities, providing programs, services and events. (Watch video to learn more)
Military Family Services (MFS) | Community based services and programs for military families  (Watch video to learn more)
National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces  | General information on the Canadian Armed Forces
Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) | Provide a national peer support network for CAF members, Veterans and their families experiencing an operational stress injury
SISIP Financial | Help with insurance and financial planning
Soldier On | Supporting veterans and serving members to adapt and overcome permanent physical or mental health injury or illness through physical activity and sport
Sun Life Financial | Financial and insurance planning
Support Our Troops | Financial assistance to help military members and their families cope with challenges arising from military service
The Royal Canadian Legion | Veteran support and community service organization
True Patriot Love | Helping Military personnel and their Families with needed resources
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) | Targeted services and benefits to improve the well-being of current and former CAF and RCMP members and their families
Last Post Fund | Financial assistance for funeral expenses
Wounded Warriors | Provides therapy and support to uniformed service personnel and their families affected by Operational Stress Injuries
Mental Health in the CAF | Services and programs available to help with mental health issues
Suicide Prevention and Intervention Guide for CAF Leadership
Postvention Guide for CAF Leadership
Soldier’s Aid Commission | Ontario only

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