Record #:
PEL1038
Last Full Update:
15 Aug 2023
Contact Information
| Office Phone |
Crisis Line: 1-800-268-7708, 24 hours ; TTY Crisis Line: 1-800-567-5803, 24 hours |
| Toll Free Phone |
1-866-522-2122, English ; 1-866-522-2022, French |
| TTY Phone |
1-833-921-0071, general inquiries |
| E-Mail |
information@veterans.gc.ca |
| Website |
www.veterans.gc.ca/eng |
Agency Information
| Legal Status |
(40) Federal Government |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) |
Benefits Navigator online questionnaire to help determine eligibility for services and benefits
Financial assistance
- income support
- death benefit
- disability benefits
- health care benefits
- caregiver benefit
- prisoner of war compensation
- War Veterans Allowance
Veterans Independence Program
Assistance with the cost of home care services
Last Post Fund
Funeral and burial program, see separate listing
Health, Mental Health and Transition services
Medical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term care
VAC Assistance Service
24 hour crisis line and short-term problem solving with mental health professionals
Operational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS)
Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their families
Veterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619
Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)
Helmets to Hardhats
Apprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades |
| Hours |
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Crisis line Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served |
Bruce County ; Grey County ; Oakville ; Peel Region ; Simcoe County |
| Eligibility |
Member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, Regular or Reserve
- Veteran or allied veteran of the Second World War or the Korean War
- Member or veteran of the RCMP
- Family member or survivor of a veteran
- eligibility varies by program
|
| Application |
Varies by program -- call or visit website for details |
| Languages |
English, French |
| Fees |
None |
Site Information
| Located In Community |
Mississauga |
| Address & Map |
|
| Intersection |
Hurontario St and Britannia Rd W |
| Mailing Address |
5800 Hurontario St
Mississauga, ON
Canada L5R 4B9 |
| Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
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