Support for Families

Joining the Army can be a big adjustment for soldiers and their families. During the deployment or absence of a loved one (for training, for example), families can count on a variety of services at the local and national level.

Local Support

Whether it’s the rear guard or a deployment support group or centre, military families can count on resources close to home when a loved one is deployed or away for an extended period of time.

• Western Canada
• Central Canada (Ontario)
• Quebec
• Atlantic Canada

Nation-wide Support

In addition to local support, nationally coordinated organizations offer a wide range of information, programs and services to military families.

Military Family Resource Centres (MFRC) assume a central role in serving Canadian Armed Forces families and helping them deal with military lifestyle challenges. Some services include finding employment for relocated CAF families and assistance with Operational Stress Injuries (OSI).

Family Navigator is a search tool used by CAF families to find specific services and information.

Family Information Line (FIL) provides confidential, bilingual counselling services and information for military families. Call 1-800-866-4546.