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Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada [Toronto area]

Site: Mississauga Service Centre

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Record #: PEL1038

Last Modified: 10 Feb 2020

Last Full Update: 04 Feb 2020

Description
Description (Service)	Benefits Navigator -- online questionnaire to help determine eligibility for services and benefits Financial assistance Income support * death benefit * disability benefits * retirement 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 entry Health, Mental Health and Transition services Medical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation * case management * career counselling and job search assistance * long term care VAC Assistance Service -- 24 hour crisis line * 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 Helmets to Hardhats -- apprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades
Service Details
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Bruce County ; Grey County ; Oakville ; Peel Region ; Simcoe County
Eligibility	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
Application	Varies by program -- call or visit website for details
Languages	English ; French
Fees	None
Address and Location
Located In Community	Mississauga
Address & Map	5800 Hurontario St Mississauga, ON L5R 4B9 View Google Map
Intersection	Hurontario St and Britannia Rd W
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Toll Free Phone	English 1-866-522-2122 ; French 1-866-522-2022
TTY Phone	24 hour crisis line 1-800-567-5803 * general inquiries 1-833-921-0071
Crisis Phone	24 hours 1-800-268-7708
E-Mail	vac.information.acc@canada.ca
Website	www.veterans.gc.ca/eng

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