Mental Health Resources
If you need to talk to someone or you know someone in crisis, this page provides a list of multiple agencies who assist veterans and their families. Reach out to the emergency help line or any of the listed groups. You are not alone.
Suicide Prevention Hotlines
Get Help | 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
Text or Call 988 to be connected to an individual who will listen with compassion and without judgement and give you space to talk.
OSISS Peer Support & Groups
A national peer support network for Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families who are experiencing an Operational Stress Injury (OSI).
Toll Free = 1(800) 883-6094
osiss-ssbso@forces.gc.ca
https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/mental-health/operational-stress-injury-social-support-(osiss)
OSI Can
OSI-Can does not see PTSD as a Disorder, It is an injury you can recover from. If you are suffering from the symptoms of an Occupational of Operational Stress Injury Canada, we are here to help you.
2702-12th Ave, Regina, SK, S4T1J2
Toll Free = 1 (888) 495-6068 Local = 1 (306) 552-3801
osi_ptsdcoord@cmhask.com
https://www.osi-can.ca/
Road to Mental Health Readiness
https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/mental-health/the-road-to-mental-readiness
Check out the link above to access information on the Road to Mental Readiness for Armed Forces Members and their families.
Diversified Rehabilitation Group
An 8-week Anxiety & Depression Recovery Program tailored to an individual’s needs.
201-2040 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9N7
Toll-Free = 1(800) 402-8222 Local = 1 (250) 860-2868
info@diversifiedrehab.ca
https://ptsdrecovery.ca/anxiety-and-depression-recovery-program
La Vigile
LA VIGILE is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help women andmen wearing uniforms or any other adult person with problems.
2-A Rue Monseigneur-Marc-Leclerc,Québec City, Quebec G1C 2C4
Toll Free = 1(888) 315-0007 | Local = 1(581)742-7001
info@lavigile.qc.ca
https://lavigile.qc.ca/
Legacy Place Society
Legacy Place Society is committed to supporting First Responders, Veterans, and Military Personnel and their families through individual and collaborative wellness initiatives, providing critical support during times of crisis, and assisting in meeting various aspects of life’s wellness needs.
25207 Bearspaw Place, Calgary, AB T3R 1H5
1(403) 201-9945
info@legacyplacesociety.com
https://legacyplacesociety.com/programs/peer-support-and-family-assistance/
My Cadence
Cadence Health & Wellness Inc was established in response to an urgent need for mental health support and treatment specifically tailored for veterans. Our experiences with secondary trauma—stemming from the emotional and psychological toll of military service—ignited our passion and commitment to assist not only veterans but also their families, who often bear the weight of their loved ones' struggles.
35 Lundy's Lane Unit B, Newmarket, ON L3Y 3R7
1(905)-235-3734
info@mycandenca.ca
https://www.mycadence.ca
Post Traumatic Growth Association
The Post-Traumatic Growth Association (PTGA) is a not-for-profit organization that provides support for those suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress and Operational Stress Injuries to veterans, first responders, and those with PTS/OSIs in the general community. The purpose of our peer groups and activities is to providean environment for connecting with others who are like-minded and have similar circumstances; with the goal of reducing isolation and encouraging community connection.
293 Allen Street, Charlottetown, PEI
902-314-9572
contact@ptga.ca
https://www.ptga.ca
Rally Point Retreat
Rally Point Retreat provides a quiet, safe, and relaxing, rural setting on Nova Scotia’s South Shore as a respite for essential services members in treatment for CIS/CSI/OSI/OSIS/PTSD to regroup themselves and reconnect with their families, to prevent further collateral damage from traumatic events.
1478 Hwy 3, Sable River, NS, B0T 1V0
+1 (902) 223-7358
+1(902) 223-7359
jogrundy@rallypointretreat.org
River Valley Resilience Retreat
River Valley Resilience Retreat provides peer-support and resiliency training to Veterans and their families all over Western Canada. With access to professional and peer support, we are able to provide participants the opportunity to learn and utilize tools needed to overcome the stresses that bring them to us. Through this support, our Veterans and their families can once again feel rested and give back to the communities they serve.
St. Louis, Saskatchewan
1-833-378-7775
executive@rvrrsk.ca
https://rvrrsk.ca/
RCMP (SOSI)
The RCMP Support for Operational Stress Injury (SOSI) program connects both current employees and former RCMP members with a peer support network - a supportive community of people who have experienced an operational stress injury.
RCMP.SOSI-SBSO.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/family-corner/support-operational-stress-injury-program
The Pepper Pod
Our mission is to connect women in tightly knit tribes that support one another as they navigate life’s adventures as a veteran. We serve our community by creating programs specifically designed for women veterans and give them an opportunity to connect through a multitude of events throughout the year.
35 Chemin Nordik, Chelsea, Quebec, J9B 2P7
819-319-8000
info@pepperpod.ca
https://pepperpod.ca/
VETS Canada
VETS Canada supports Canadian Veterans through a number of outreach programs which work to identify needs, promote healing, and provide necessities for immediate and ongoing benefit and dignity to those who have served our country.
P.O. Box 214, 53 Queen St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y3Y3
Toll Free = 1(888) 228-3871
vetscanada@gmail.com
https://vetscanada.org
Veterans Transition Network
Transition after military service can present significant challenges. The Veterans Transition Network has multiple programs to assist veterans and their families.
#622 -470 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1V5
1-844-236-8387
neveralone@vtncanada.org
https://vtncanada.org/course-info-for-vets/
Women Warriors
The Women Warriors` Healing Garden (WWHG) is delighted to report that we are the recipients of a grant from the Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program, through the Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC).
6216 Renaud Rd, Orleans, ON, K1W 0L1
https://womenwarriorshg.org/en/
The Burns Way
https://chat.theburnsway.ca/#/guest/chat
The Burns Way is a trusted resource for Veterans to connect through an anonymous chat platform with other Veterans, who are trained as Peer Advocates. You will receive one-on-one support from Veterans with similar lived experiences - you will never be chatting with bots or artificial intelligence (AI). These Peer Advocates are ready to listen without judgment, to provide comfort, to offer guidance, and to direct you to resources.
Royal Canadian Legion Operational Stress Injury Branch
https://portal.legion.ca/member-programs/bso-legion-osi
BSO Legion OSI is a peer support network that will provide enhanced outreach, support and referral services for Veterans and their families who are affected by operational stress injuries including anxiety, depression, addictions, PTSD or other mental health issues. In addition to helping Veterans get the support and assistance they need, BSO Legion OSI promotes mental health information, helps dispel the stigma of mental illness, and supports Legion advocacy efforts.
Mood Disorders Canada
https://mdsc.ca/support-for-veterans-their-family-members/
There is no substitute for being among people who are going through the same things as you are. In response to the need for peer support, Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) has developed a team of incredible people with years of lived experience, peer support and mental health professionals experienced in addressing trauma.
Atlas Institute
https://atlasveterans.ca/directory-of-services/
This webpage contains a list of various resources available for military and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Families in Canada. The resources are broken down by category.