Telephone Support and Referral to Community Support

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Assistance Service

The VAC Assistance Service provides former CF members, former RCMP members, war Veterans, and their families with access to short-term professional counselling services. If urgent support is needed, face-to-face counselling can be arranged with a professional counsellor in the individual's community. The VAC Assistance Service can be accessed 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-268-7708 or TDD 1-800-567-5803.

The Member Assistance Program

The Member Assistance Program is a voluntary and confidential service, initiated by the Canadian Forces, to help members and their families who have concerns that affect their personal well-being and/or work performance. The Employee Assistance Service of Health Canada provides these services. CF members or members of their family who wish to talk to a professional counsellor, or to make an appointment, can call the Member Assistance Program, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at 1-800-268-7708.