Contact | osicansk.ca |
Information | OSI-CAN is a free, confidential, community-based peer support initiative for Veterans, first responders, and public safety personnel. |
Location | Saskatchewan |
Type of resource | Online service and in-person service |
Type of support | Peer support |
Target demographic | Military members, Veterans and their families; public safety personnel and their families |
Serves adults (18+) | Yes |
Serves children (0–12) | — |
Serves youth (13–17) | — |
Serves families | Yes |
Language(s) spoken | 🍁 English |
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OSI-CAN Saskatchewan
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Trenton Military Family Resource Centre: Mental Health Team
Contact trentonmfrc.ca/mental-health-services Information The MFRC has a team of mental health professionals that support military family members, offering various services for adults, couples, teenagers, and children. Location Ontario Type of resource In-person service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Lifewise NL First Responder Warm Line
Contact 1-709-237-4180 Information Staffed by first responders who have their own experiences. Open from 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. Location Newfoundland and Labrador Type of resource Telephone Type of support Peer support Target demographic Military members and Veterans, public safety personnel, and health care providers Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
OSI-CAN Manitoba
Contact osicanmb.ca Information A free, confidential, community-based Peer support initiative for Veterans, first responders and Public safety personnel. Location Manitoba Type of resource Online service and in-person service Type of support Peer support Target demographic Military members, Veterans and their families; public safety personnel and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
OSI-CAN British Columbia
Contact osicanbc.ca Information OSI-CAN is a free, confidential, community-based peer support initiative for Veterans, first responders, and public safety personnel. Location British Columbia Type of resource Online service and in-person service Type of support Peer support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families; public safety personnel and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Boots on the Ground Alberta
Contact 1-866-724-2684 Information BOTG provides first responders and military members with an anonymous helpline wherein they can receive peer support. Location Alberta Type of resource Telephone Type of support Peer support Target demographic Military members and Veterans, public safety personnel Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
OSI-CAN Alberta
Contact osicanab.ca Information OSI-CAN is a free, confidential, community-based peer support initiative for Veterans, first responders, and public safety personnel. Location Alberta Type of resource Online services and in-person services Type of support Peer support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families; public safety personnel and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS)
Contact cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/mental-health/operational-stress-injury-social-support-(osiss) Information A national peer support network for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, and their families who are experiencing an operational stress injury. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Peer support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French Information -
Wounded Warriors Canada: Trauma Resiliency Program
Contact woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/trauma-resiliency-program Information A three-day group counselling program for Veterans and first responders; focuses on acquiring tools to overcome the effects of trauma exposure. Location National Type of resource In-person service Type of support Wellness support and PTSD support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and public safety personnel Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families — Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Wounded Warriors Canada: C.O.P.E.
Contact woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-overcoming-ptsd-everyday Information C.O.P.E., or Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday, is a couples-based trauma program for Veterans and first responders affected by operational stress injuries. Location National Type of resource In-person service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, military spouses; public safety personnel and their spouses Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English -
Strongest Families
Contact strongestfamilies.com/military-and-veterans/ Information A resource of programs to support for military members, Veterans, and their families’ mental health. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) Yes Serves youth (13–17) Yes Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Veterans Affairs Canada Mental Health Services
Contact veterans.gc.ca/en/mental-and-physical-health/mental-health-and-wellness Information Information on how to access mental health and wellness support for Veterans. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Employee Assistance Program
Contact health.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/occupational-health-safety/employee-assistance-services/contact-us/chat-step-1-3.html Information An online chat that can be used to get a referral for counselling sessions with a mental health professional. For current/former CAF or RCMP members and their families. Location National Type of resource Online service Type of support Wellness support Target demographic Military members, Veterans, and their families Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French -
Veteran Crisis Helpline
Contact 1-800-268-7708 Information A confidential and free service available 24/7. Location National Type of resource Telephone Type of support Crisis support Target demographic Veterans, former RCMP members, their family members, and caregivers Serves adults (18+) Yes Serves children (0–12) — Serves youth (13–17) — Serves families Yes Language(s) spoken 🍁 English, ⚜️ French