ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR CANADIAN FORCES FAMILIES

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Assistance Service The VAC Assistance Service provides Veterans and their families with access to short-term professional counselling services. If you need urgent support, in person counselling can called be arranged with a professional counsellor in your community. You can call the VAC Assistance Service toll-free 24 hours a day at 1-800-268-7708 or visit www.vac-acc.gc.ca

Pastoral Outreach Program

The Pastoral Outreach Program provides spiritual and pastoral care. CF members, Veterans, and families in need can be connected with a member of the clergy. For more information on the Pastoral Outreach Program you can call toll-free 1-800-883-6094

Operational Stress Injury Support Service (OSISS) OSISS is a DND peer support Network supported by VAC, which helps CF members and Veterans who suffer from OSIs as a direct result of military service and their families. Peer and Family Support Co-ordinators are located at most VAC offices across the country. For confidential peer support, you can call toll-free 1-800-883-6094 or visit www.osiss.ca.