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Organization:
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Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada - Toronto - Toronto - Scarborough - Toronto-Scarborough Service Centre
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Phone Numbers:
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1-866-522-2122
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TTY:
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1-833-921-0071
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Crisis:
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1-800-268-7708
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Address:
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55 Town Centre Court Suite 205
Toronto, ON
M1P 4X4
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Location:
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Cross street: McCowan Rd and Ellesmere Rd
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Accessibility Notes:
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Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Crisis line Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Varies by program -- call or visit website for details
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area Served:
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Durham North East, Durham West, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South
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Last Updated:
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1/27/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=148241
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