Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada, Peterborough District Office

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Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada

Site: Peterborough District Office

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Record #: PET0305

Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023

Last Full Update: 25 Nov 2020

Description

Description (Service)

COVID-19 Offices not open to the public. Contact by phone. Visit website for more information.

Provides services and benefits to meet the health, social and economic needs of veterans, Canadian Forces members, retired members and their dependents. Services include:

Health services - hearing loss, physical injuries, mental health counselling
Training, education and job search
Income support and emergency funding
Help at home, assistance with at-risk housing situations, death and bereavement
Benefits for family and caregivers
Other veterans' groups such as Canadian War Veterans, Allied Veterans, Canadian Merchant Marine, RCMP and Regular Force Veterans may qualify for all or some of the services and benefits

Service Details

Hours	COVID19 Office closed to the public Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm VAC Assistance Service Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Hastings County ; Kawartha Lakes ; Muskoka District ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) ; Prince Edward County
Eligibility	Veterans and their dependents Serving and retired members of the Canadian Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Dependent on service, income or type of war-related disability.
Application	Self referral or referral by family or agency. May be a slight waiting period if home visit is required
Languages	English; French - Website; Interpretive Services - can be arranged
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Peterborough
Address & Map	1161 Crawford Dr Suite 300 Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 6X6 View Google Map
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	1-866-522-2122, English ; 1-866-522-2022, French
TTY Phone	1-800-567-5803, 24 hour Assistance Service
Crisis Phone	1-800-268-7708, 24 hour Assistance Service
E-Mail	vac.information.acc@canada.ca
Website	www.veterans.gc.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadaRemembers Twitter: https://twitter.com/veteransENG_ca

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