What's Next...

To build on our progress, Veterans Affairs Canada:

• is continuing to expand the number of qualified health professional available to provide care;
• will have seven operational stress injury clinics open by spring 2006;
• will soon be able to provide specialized treatment services to clients with both PTSD and substance abuse or chemical dependency conditions;
• will continue to advance clinical care in the field of mental health through research, education, and the development of programs.

Veterans Affairs Canada also recently introduced a new Veterans Charter which provides the most sweeping changes to occur to Veterans' benefits and services since the end of the Second World War. Under the new Charter, CF members and Veterans will no longer need to qualify for a disability pension to access treatment for an OSI. It will be easier and quicker for CF members and Veterans with an OSI to obtain services.

Salute!

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