Service options available to current and former members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Includes:

• Disability pension services: help paying for healthcare services
• Mental health support: Talk to a professional
• Peer support: Connect with a community that understands operational stress injury
• RCMP and family: transition services and case management
• Transition interview: Help prepare to leave the RCMP by navigating to suitable resources and programs

Assists veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of impending homelessness by providing a case worker who can support them in attaining life stabilization.

Helps veterans remain independent and self-sufficient in their home and community.

Offers financial assistance to obtain services. Includes:

• Snow removal
• Lawn mowing
• Housecleaning
• Laundry
• Meal preparation
• Errand services
• Personal care (for example, assistance with personal needs such as bathing, dressing, and eating)
• Access to nutrition (for example, services such as Meals on Wheels or Wheels to Meals)
• Health and support services such as assessments, diagnostic services, and personal care by a health professional
• Ambulatory health care services such as health assessments, diagnostic services, and social and recreational activities (for example, adult day care) as well as transportation to receive the service
• Transportation services to help support independence and participation in social activities if you are at risk of social isolation and have financial need
• Home adaptations for making changes to your home to allow you to carry out everyday activities (does not include general renovations or repairs)
• Intermediate care services when you need a greater level of nursing or personal assistance

Program does not replace other federal, provincial or municipal programs. It complements existing programs to help meet needs.

Reviews complaints and challenges the policies and decisions of Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) where individual or systemic unfairness is identified. It serves as an independent and respected voice for fairness and a champion for the well-being of Veterans and their families.

The public can submit complaints if they feel they have been treated unfairly by VAC. The Ombudsman can:

• Assist with accessing programs and services individuals are entitled to
• Collaborate with VAC to find solutions and drive improvements
• Identify systemic issues to help reduce future problems for others

See website for limits of authority and when the Ombudsman cannot intervene.

Provides online meetings to grieving parents. There are three online meeting held across Kanata / Canadaand anyone in Epekwitk / PEI is welcome to join any of the groups below.

For Ontario online group zoom link can be found here
For Manitoba online group zoom link, contact mtanner@hsc.mb.caFor Vancouver online group zoom link, contact cathysosnowsky@gmail.com

Provides support groups for individuals living with endometriosis or suspected endometriosis. Includes:

• Facebook Support Group: Provides a platform to connect with others and share resources.
• Bi-monthly Online support Groups: Provides a virtual support group via Zoom

Provides virtual support group meetings for caregivers of individuals diagnosed with a brain tumour. Peers help each other with emotional support and sharing of information related to brain tumours.

Provides regularly scheduled virtual support meetings for brain tumour patients and individuals who have impacted by brain tumour. Meetings are available in several time zones.

A bursary is annually awarded to women who are pursuing a career in the visual arts.