Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada - Toronto - Toronto - Scarborough - Toronto-Scarborough Service Centre

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Organization:

Phone Numbers:

1-866-522-2122

TTY:

1-833-921-0071

Crisis:

1-800-268-7708

Email:

information@veterans.gc.ca

Website:

www.veterans.gc.ca/eng

Address:

55 Town Centre Court Suite 205
Toronto, ON
M1P 4X4

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Location:

Cross street: McCowan Rd and Ellesmere Rd

Accessibility Notes:

Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Crisis line Mon-Sun 24 hours

Service Description:

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

Services and Programs:

Toronto - Office of the Veterans Ombud
Bureau of Pensions Advocates

Fees:

None

Application:

Varies by program -- call or visit website for details

Eligibility / Target Population:

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

Languages:

English * French

Area Served:

Toronto (Scarborough) and Durham

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