Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada

Site: Peterborough District Office

Record #: PET0305
Last Modified: 03 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 01 Oct 2024

Description

Description (Service)

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 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
In-person services available by appointment only
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. Visit Request an Appointment
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
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 information@veterans.gc.ca
Website www.veterans.gc.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadaRemembers 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/veteransENG_ca

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